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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) A proposal to end federal tax on Social Security retirement benefits would provide relief for retirees as early as next year. That’s because, as the bill is worded, federal taxes on Social Security income would be eliminated beginning in 2025 (tax returns filed in early 2026).

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Going, Going…Gone: Will Medicare Tax Liability Strike Out Shohei Ohtani’s Annual Salary?

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Compensation Comes With Shocking Tax Obligations

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses

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Currently, a de minimis safe harbor under the repair regs allows taxpayers to deduct certain items costing $5,000 or less (per item or invoice) and that are deductible in accordance with the company’s accounting policy reflected on their applicable financial statement (AFS). Accelerating income and postponing deductions. California.