Planning for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial well-being, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers various tax-advantaged strategies to help individuals save and invest...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/27/2023
Handling divorce and everything that concerns the situation is never easy, so the tax implication will likely be the last thing on your mind. Divorce affects a person emotionally,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/07/2022
Saving for retirement takes effort and sacrifice, especially since most people will need to invest hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to provide enough income to supplement...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/30/2022
Some errors on your tax return can cost you a large refund or end up with a larger tax debt with penalties and interest. There could be an audit in the worst cases, but you can defend...
A flexible spending account (FSA) is a healthcare benefit account sponsored by the employer, which allows them to set aside $2,7750 every year to take care of the cost for medical...
This is a form of savings account in which the owner gets some type of tax advantage. The employer can establish a flexible spending account or flexible spending arrangement for its...
According to experts, the best amount to contribute in your 401(k) is between 10 and 20% of your gross salary. It does not matter the destination account; it is essential to contribute...
The loss of a loved one can lead to emotional burden and significant financial debt related to the settling of the estate. If you are the beneficiary of a retirement plan's assets,...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 07/17/2021
For most 401(k) plans, the 401(k) tax only applies to withdrawals. Most 401(k) plans are tax-deferred, meaning no income tax on contributions or earnings, interest, or dividends that...