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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. The highest tax rate.

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Planning Your Estate? Don’t Overlook Income Taxes

RogerRossmeisl

The current estate tax exemption amount ($13.61 million in 2024) has led many people to feel they no longer need to be concerned about federal estate tax. But since many estates won’t currently be subject to estate tax, it’s a good time to devote more planning to income tax saving for your heirs.

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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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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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The Nanny Tax: What Household Employers Need to Know

RogerRossmeisl

However, as a household employer, its critical to understand your tax obligations, commonly called the nanny tax. If you hire a household employee who isnt an independent contractor, you may be liable for federal income tax and other taxes (including state tax obligations).

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Is Your Money-Losing Activity a Hobby or a Business?

RogerRossmeisl

It’s an essential question for tax purposes. You may think you can deduct that loss on your personal federal income tax return with no questions asked. The IRS often claims that money-losing sidelines are hobbies rather than businesses — and the federal income tax rules for hobbies aren’t in your favor.