Dec 12, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
With the dawn of 2019 on the near horizon, here’s a quick list of tax and financial to-dos you should address before 2018 ends: Check your FSA balance. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care expenses, you need to incur qualifying expenses by...
Dec 7, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
Year-end is a great time to think about organizing your documents and getting your records ready for the upcoming tax season. There are some items that you will need to keep and record throughout the year to supplement the records you will receive after year-end....
Nov 28, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
Prepaying property taxes related to the current year but due the following year has long been one of the most popular and effective year-end tax-planning strategies. But does it still make sense in 2018? The answer, for some people, is yes—accelerating this expense...
Nov 14, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable accounts and take steps to avoid potential tax traps. Here are some tips: Avoid surprise capital gains Unlike with stocks, you cannot avoid capital gains on mutual...
Nov 1, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
A tried-and-true year-end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you know that you can enjoy an additional tax benefit if you donate long-term appreciated stock...
