Taxes

Crazy Things that are Taxable

The IRS is the undisputed overlord of tax collections. Pay up, pay the right amount and pay on time, or you’ll be hit with...

19 Questions to Maximize Your Social Security

My Dad always said, “Son, never leave money on the table.” That’s good advice to consider when it comes to your Social Security benefit. On...
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Gifting Tax Rules

A long-time, highly effective estate planning tool is gifting which takes several forms, the Annual Exclusion, the Unified Credit,...

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...

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...

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)....