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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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Gift Tax Return Basics

RogerRossmeisl

If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. Filing requirements The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2023 to $17,000 but was $16,000 for 2022. The post Gift Tax Return Basics appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Issues to Consider After Your File Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

The tax filing deadline for 2021 has passed. Now that your tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. You can throw some tax records away now You should hang onto tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes.

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Tips to Speed Tax Return Processing

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS began accepting 2021 individual tax returns on January 24. If you haven’t prepared yet for tax season, here are three quick tips to help speed processing and avoid hassles. Tip 1 Contact us soon for an appointment to prepare your tax return. Tip 2 Gather all documents needed to prepare an accurate return.

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Be an Odd Duck: Work on, Not in Your Public Accounting Practice

Speaker: Tom Bowman, CPA of Bowman & Company

It is possible to run an Accounting Firm and never do tax returns or financial statements! Owners of Public Accounting firms are always telling their clients to work on their business and not in their business, yet many times do not take their own advice.

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Are You Ready for the 2021 Gift Tax Return Deadline?

RogerRossmeisl

If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2021 gift tax return. The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2022 to $16,000 but was $15,000 for 2021. The post Are You Ready for the 2021 Gift Tax Return Deadline?

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Why Would Married Couples File Separate Tax Returns?

RogerRossmeisl

If you’re married, you may wonder whether you should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax situation. In general, it depends on which filing status results in the lowest tax. And you’re both equally liable for any additional tax the IRS assesses, plus interest and most penalties.