Tag: Income Tax Planning
Avoid These Common Tax Filing Mistakes
As the April 15th deadline draws near, tax filing is in high gear. To ensure an efficient and potentially more beneficial tax filing experience, avoiding common mistakes is crucial. Here, we explore five key areas for a smoother tax season.
Tax Planning Considerations for 2024
Monitoring your tax situation regularly can help you avoid any surprises when it finally comes time to file your tax return. Here are some considerations to help you plan and strategize this year.
The TCJA Sunset: Possible Changes on the Horizon
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act lowered tax rates for many individuals and married couples. If allowed to sunset on Dec. 31, 2025, tax rates could revert to their 2017 levels.
Is This Taxable Income?
It’s almost time to start collecting 2023 tax documents in preparation for the April 15th filing deadline. One topic sure to come up is the question of which income is taxable—a matter that surprises many households.
Never Too Early to Plan Ahead: Federal Estate Tax Exemption to “Sunset” at the End of 2025
While many American families will still be exempt from paying federal estate tax in 2026, some wealthy families may be caught off guard by this monumental change. What can you do to prepare?
Last-Minute Financial Planning and Tax Tips for 2023
With just a few weeks left until the end of the year, you still have time to optimize your financial health. We’ve compiled a short list of ideas from Savant’s financial advisors to help you get started.
Strategic Approaches to Year-End Tax Planning [On-Demand Webinar]
It’s that time of year – time to think about year-end tax savings opportunities. Join our team of tax and estate professionals as they provide you with some year-end individual and business planning strategies to help better prepare you for the upcoming tax season.
Developing a Tax-Smart Retirement Income Strategy
Retirement is meant to be a relaxing time after years of hard work. Careful, tax-smart retirement planning can help protect your assets from unnecessary taxes and help set your mind at ease.
Tax-Smart Charitable Donations to Consider Before the End of 2023
With the start of the fourth quarter comes the season of giving. If you’re thinking of donating to your favorite charity in Q4, here are some tips on how to make a difference while reducing the impact on your wallet.
Summer Childcare Budgeting – FSA or Tax Credit?
Childcare comes with a hefty price tag. But there are two strategies that can help alleviate the burden during the costly summer season: employing a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and using the Child Care or Dependent Care Tax Credit.
Comprehensive and Integrated Planning for Your Financial Future
Financial advisor Don Duncan discusses Savant’s integrated approach and how the 10 key planning areas work together to help clients work toward achieving their financial goals.
How Do I File Taxes After My Spouse Dies? | Ask a Savant Financial Advisor
After your husband or wife dies, you will be dealing with a major financial change on top of a major life change. Filing your spouse’s final tax return may be especially stressful because you don’t know what you don’t know.