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Nobody likes to pay more taxes than they have to. But there’s also a danger of letting the “tax tail wag the investment dog,” to quote a common saying. (Flower Mound CPAs: Balancing Tax Savings with Investments) You shouldn’t try so hard to cut income or capital gain taxes that... Read more

Even though you’ve been paying Social Security taxes for years, you may not be able to escape Uncle Sam even after you claim benefits in retirement. (Dallas Tax Reduction: Avoiding Social Security Tax) It’s important to understand how taxes affect your benefits. For many of us, Social Security is a significant... Read more

Many of us worry about running out of money in retirement. That make sense since we don’t know how long we’ll live, what our future costs might be, and what kind of returns we can expect on our savings. (Dallas Texas CPAs: Make Your Money Last In Retirement, Part I)... Read more

Each year brings a new wave of tax laws. As such, the best tip is to always follow best practices so you’re prepared. (Flower Mound Accounting: Need-to-Know Tax Saving Tips) You often can’t predict tax law changes and they can significantly impact your deductions and return. A new year could... Read more

Not every tax strategy will apply to your situation or yield benefits that justify the time, risk, or cost. To avoid any unintended consequences, develop your planning strategy with your tax and financial advisor or CPA. By keeping the focus on your entire situation and goals, work to prevent the... Read more

Whether you’re preparing your taxes on your own as real estate professional or having a tax strategist CPA help you, here are some tips: Don’t forget your mileage. Many real estate agents leave money on the table when it comes to their mileage. Depending on where you work on a... Read more

For those who wish to file by April 17, the pressure begins to build around now. Before the race gets heated here shortly, you may want to learn how last year’s tax reform changed things. You’ll be dealing with some of the biggest changes in a generation, so prepare. Besides... Read more

Few things bring a business owner’s blood pressure up like the thought of tax time. Between the receipts to go through, the surprise of what they will owe, and the hours it takes to gather annual income information, it’s just not a fun prospect for most business owners. But as... Read more

1. PAY OFF HIGH-INTEREST DEBT Has a high-interest credit card balance been hard to pay off? Instead of buying a vacation with your refund, tackle that debt instead. Start with debts with the highest interest rates; eliminating these will save you the most money over time. If you don’t have... Read more

With the changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act not well understood by many Americans, taxes can be confusing enough for employees. Being a freelancer or independent contractor adds another layer of complication. For example, did you know there are three additional types of retirement accounts available to... Read more

First, two simple tax tips, then we’ll get to the software itself. Use a Separate Account to Pay Taxes.  One of the simplest decisions you can make in your business life is to setup a separate tax savings account. For most banks, if you have a checking account already, you can just call... Read more