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Is Your Income Tax Withholding Adequate?

RogerRossmeisl

When you filed your federal tax return this year, were you surprised to find you owed money? Receiving a tax refund essentially means you’re giving the government an interest-free loan. Adjust if necessary Taxpayers should periodically review their tax situations and adjust withholding, if appropriate.

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Reduce the Impact of the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax

RogerRossmeisl

High-income taxpayers face a regular income tax rate of 35% or 37%. net investment income tax (NIIT) that’s imposed in addition to regular income tax. Net investment income includes interest, dividend, annuity, royalty. Net Investment Income Tax appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Plan Ahead for the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax

RogerRossmeisl

High-income taxpayers face a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) that’s imposed in addition to regular income tax. The amount subject to the tax is the lesser of your net investment income or the amount by which your MAGI exceeds the threshold ($250,000, $200,000, or $125,000) that applies to you.

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Your Estate Plan: Don’t Forget About Income Tax Planning

RogerRossmeisl

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many people no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Now, because many estates won’t be subject to estate tax, more planning can be devoted to saving income taxes for your heirs.

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Don’t Forget Income Taxes When Planning Your Estate

RogerRossmeisl

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. But now, because many estates won’t be subject to estate tax, more planning can be devoted to saving income taxes for your heirs. Here are three considerations.

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Beware of a Stealth Tax on Social Security Benefits

RogerRossmeisl

Some people mistakenly believe that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. In fact, depending on how much overall income you have, up to 85% of your benefits could be hit with federal income tax. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case.

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Using an Income Tax Preparation Service: Is It Worth the Cost?

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When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost.