It’s almost exactly the mid-point of the year, which makes it prime time for a mid-year financial review. If you need some monetary motivation for evaluating your financial progress so far this year, you may want to think of mid-year planning as a series of potential money-saving opportunities, for example: Save tax dollars by evaluating[ … ]
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Set the Stage to Help Your Home Sell This Spring
Spring is in the air…which means peak home-selling season isn’t far away. In fact, according to recent market data, 60 percent of all home sales in the United States will occur in the spring and summer months. If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, now is the time to get prepared—which includes[ … ]
2012 Tax Tips for Business Owners
2012 Tax Tips for Business Owners If your business is incorporated, consider taking money out of the business by way of a stock redemption if you are in the position to do so. The buy-back of the stock may yield long-term capital gain or a dividend, depending on a variety of factors. But either way, you’ll[ … ]
2012 Tax Tips for Individuals
2012 Tax Tips for Individuals Increase the amount you set aside for next year in your employer’s health flexible spending account (FSA) if you set aside too little for this year. Keep in mind that beginning next year, the maximum contribution to a health FSA will be $2,500. And don’t forget that you can no longer[ … ]
