Taxes

Giving More to Charity and Reducing Your Taxes

Americans give more than $557 billion to charity every year. Without a doubt, we are a caring and compassionate people. But whether you itemize...

How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits

“Will I have to pay taxes on my Social Security?” That’s one of the most common questions I get from people thinking about retirement....
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Do I Have to Pay IRMAA in 2025

IRMAA. It sounds like someone’s grandmother or aunt. But IRMAA is not nearly as sweet and loving as they...

Common IRS Penalties

To paraphrase Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “How does the IRS fine thee? Let me count the ways.” In fact, according...

A Solution to Filing Estimated Taxes in Retirement

When you were working, paying all your taxes was not that big a deal (even though it was painful)....

Who Gets to Deduct the Kids?

Divorce. It’s ugly business. Not just in the emotional toll it takes on the couple calling it quits, but...

Don’t Forget the Spousal IRA

For much of American history, most households were single income families—dad went to work and mom stayed home keeping...

Charitable Giving Strategies

Philanthropy is a prime component of American life. Whether it is inherent in our DNA or a practice taught...