Tax Filing Status

One of the first things to figure out with your taxes is which filing status to use. What counts is your status as of December 31st, not any other time of year. There are five filing statuses. Which one is yours? Single - If you're single, divorced, or legally separated as of December 31st, you're probably [...]

Taxpayers Should Review the 401(k) and IRA Limit Increases for 2023

This article was published by the IRS. The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2023 has increased to $22,500 -- up from $20,500 for 2022. The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional IRAs, contribute to Roth IRAs, and claim the Saver's Credit will also all increase for 2023. [...]

Terms to Help Taxpayers Better Understand Individual Retirement Arrangements

This article was published by the IRS. Many taxpayers may have heard of Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, but some don't know how IRAs help them save for retirement. People can set up an IRA with a bank or other financial institution, a life insurance company, mutual fund, or stockbroker. Here's a list of basic terms [...]

W-2s, W-3s, 1099-NEC, Information Returns Due Date: January 31

If you are an employer, here is an important filing deadline reminder. The law requires you to file a copy of the W-2 forms you give to your employees by January 31st. You are also required to file the W-3 forms. Remember, you need to send these forms to the Social Security Administration. In addition, if [...]

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