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6 Most Common Errors Made on Retirees’ Tax Returns

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Beach, EA, CFP, AWMA, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The only thing worse than the monotonous task of preparing your tax return, or preparing your CPA to prepare your tax return, is doing it again on an amended return. We work with retirees to help maximize income, minimize taxes and plan their estate.

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IRS Gives Tax Relief Extension to Spokane, Washington, Area Taxpayers Affected by Fires

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The Internal Revenue Service has given tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Washington state affected by wildfires that began on Aug. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. 15, 2023, and Jan.

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How to File a Deceased Person’s Final Income Tax Return

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By Joy Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Benjamin Franklin coined the famous saying that “in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But what about when death and taxes coincide, such as when someone dies during the year and has a tax filing obligation? 31, 2022, you can file a joint 2022 return.

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His? Hers? Whose Name is Usually First on Joint Income Tax Returns?

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Does the order of names on your joint federal income tax return reveal significant things about you and your partner? A recent study suggests the answer could be yes—that tax return name order may hold some clues about social norms and beliefs. By Kelley R. of the time.

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6 Most Common Errors Made on Retirees’ Tax Returns

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Beach, EA, CFP, AWMA, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The only thing worse than the monotonous task of preparing your tax return, or preparing your CPA to prepare your tax return, is doing it again on an amended return. We work with retirees to help maximize income, minimize taxes and plan their estate.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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Thirteen states have agreed to participate in a trial run of the IRS’s free online return filing system, called Direct File, during the 2024 tax season, the agency said on Tuesday. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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How to Report QCDs on Your Tax Return

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But you’re not taxed on them, and they are not added to your adjusted gross income. If using tax software, a drop-down box for line 4b should give you a choice to click QCD. Similar rules apply to tax-free rollovers from IRAs. All contents copyright 2024 The Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc.