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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. 31, 2023, and Jan.

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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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Taxpayers in nine other states without an income tax—Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming—are also eligible to participate in the pilot program. 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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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) There’s another new tax in the state of Washington. The state’s Supreme Court recently upheld a controversial capital gains tax , which has been re-challenged in court and could be on the state’s ballot in November for potential repeal. Is long-term care insurance tax deductible?

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How to Report QCDs on Your Tax Return

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All contents copyright 2024 The Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc. On your 1040, include the full distribution amount on the 1099-R on line 4a. Subtract the rollover and report the remainder, if any, on line 4b. Write “Rollover” next to line 4b. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency LLC.