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) But there are ways to boost the odds that your … Read More
DFW Tax Advisors: Rest of the Year Tax Tips
If there’s one thing we can generally agree on, it’s that taxes are a major pain. Nobody likes dealing with them, and nobody enjoys filing them. But if you follow these tips, you may find that you not only pay the IRS less money, but will also have an easier time preparing your next return. (DFW Tax Advisors: Rest of … Read More
Flower Mound Accountants: Midyear Tax Check-Up
With the summer season quickly ending, vacations and barbecues could be pushing out your business tax planning. However, this is the perfect time to review your business’s tax and financial plans with your certified public accountant (CPA). (Flower Mound Accountants: Midyear Tax Check-Up) Why is summer the best time to meet with your CPA? Here are some potential benefits: Talking … Read More
Dallas Tax Reduction: Avoiding Social Security Tax
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 source of retirement income. In fact, roughly half of baby … Read More
Dallas Business Advisors: Stretch Your Retirement Savings
People are living longer, which means your retirement years are longer, too. But do you have enough money saved up to have a long, healthy retirement? (Dallas Business Advisors: Stretch Your Retirement Savings) Watch out for fees. You’d be flabbergasted to see how much of your retirement can go to administrative fees. Many savers focus solely on their returns, not … Read More
Flower Mound CPAs: Balancing Tax Savings with Investments
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 it leads you to make unwise decisions. For example, you … Read More
Flower Mound Tax Advice: Retirement Tax Savings
For people nearing retirement or in retirement, every dollar counts and planning ahead is crucial. That’s especially true for taxes. (Flower Mound Tax Advice: Retirement Savings) Now that 2018 tax returns are done and gone, this is an opportune time to look for 2019 tax savings strategies for retirement. Here are two ways to do it: Use your IRA to … Read More
DFW Tax: Having a Business In More Than One State
If your small business has grown beyond your state’s borders so that you operate in more than one place, this could trigger tax complexities. (DFW Tax: Having a Business In More Than One State) Here are some to think about: Business Taxes When Operating in More than One State State Income Taxes If you operate in more than one state, how do … Read More
Flower Mound Tax Pros: How Charitable Planning Can Save You Money
Since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, donors should contemplate whether charitable planning will provide an immediate or future benefit. (Flower Mound Tax Pros: How Charitable Planning Can Save You Money) With that said, here are five charitable planning options that can save you money on taxes in 2019 and beyond: 1. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) A donor-advised fund is … Read More
Flower Mound Business Advisor: Tax Planning Is A Business Strategy
For lots of businesses, tax season is a hard time of year. It’s often associated with stress, record-combing and exhaustion. This is one reason why small businesses should be thinking about their taxes year-round and prepare long before it comes time to file. By including tax planning into your overall business strategy, small business owners can tackle their taxes far … Read More