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How Inflation Will Affect Your 2024 and 2025 Tax Bills

RogerRossmeisl

Inflation can have a significant impact on federal tax breaks. While recent inflation has come down since its peak in 2022, some tax amounts will still increase for 2025. A larger standard deduction will shelter more income from federal income tax next year. The highest tax rate. Here are the highlights.

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Maximize Your Year-End Giving with Gifts that Offer Tax Benefits

RogerRossmeisl

As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is by giving cash gifts before December 31. The exclusion amount is adjusted for inflation annually, and in 2024 is $18,000.

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The Extended 2024 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Looming

RogerRossmeisl

If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, its important to determine whether youre required to file a 2024 gift tax return. Requirements to file The annual gift tax exclusion was $18,000 in 2024 (increased to $19,000 in 2025).

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Self-Employment Tax: A Refresher on How it Works

RogerRossmeisl

If you own a growing, unincorporated small business, you may be concerned about high self-employment (SE) tax bills. The SE tax is how Social Security and Medicare taxes are collected from self-employed individuals like you. SE tax basics The maximum 15.3% SE tax rate hits the first $168,600 of your 2024 net SE income.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Still Have Tax Questions After Filing Your 2024 Return?

RogerRossmeisl

Even after your 2024 federal return is submitted, a few nagging questions often remain. Which tax records can I toss? At a minimum, keep tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes. The post Still Have Tax Questions After Filing Your 2024 Return?

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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

RogerRossmeisl

from May to November of 2024. With todays hiring challenges, business owners should be aware that the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers that hire workers from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment.

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