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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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6 Most Common Errors Made on Retirees’ Tax Returns

CPA Practice

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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Estate and Gift Taxes – Plan Now for Reduced Exemption in 2026

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million in 2024, either during their lifetimes or at death, without incurring federal gift or estate tax. It’s crucial to file a timely estate tax return to elect the portability of the deceased spouse’s unused exemption to the surviving spouse.

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Obtaining an Extension to File Your Tax Return

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The tax due date for most individual tax returns this year is April 18. If you are unable to complete your return to file by April 18, you can file for an extension to submit your return by October 17. However, the extension does not cover the payment of the tax due.

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Ethical Concerns in Using Tax Planning Software

CTP

What are my ethical responsibilities when I use software to produce a tax plan? In the world of taxes, there are many ethical issues that can come into play. billion on such programs in 2021 alone [1]. Tax Code, it is difficult to say whether machine learning will protect you from any wrongdoing with this particular term.

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TAX PLANNING 101: Busting the Myth that Tax Planning is Only for the Rich! Part 1

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IRAs: Even if you do not have a retirement plan through your employer, you may be eligible to contribute to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. Traditional IRA contributions can be deductible on your tax return , depending on your income and eligibility for employer coverage. To find a Certified Tax Planner near you, click here.

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TAX PLANNING 101: Busting the Myth that Tax Planning is Only for the Rich! Part 1

CTP

IRAs: Even if you do not have a retirement plan through your employer, you may be eligible to contribute to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. Traditional IRA contributions can be deductible on your tax return , depending on your income and eligibility for employer coverage. To find a Certified Tax Planner near you, click here.