by Joanne Tackes | Oct 28, 2021 | Taxes
The end of the year is fast approaching. A little preparation for tax season now could help reduce your 2021 tax bill. No matter whether you live in Massachusetts, New Hampshire or any state that has some form of income tax. Read on for some strategies you can...
by Joanne Tackes | Oct 7, 2021 | Investing
Congratulations, you have been awarded stock units by your employer! These awards come in a variety of flavors, but all represent the promise to transfer company stock (or a cash equivalent) to you at a later date or dates – the vesting date(s). If you are...
by Joanne Tackes | Jan 9, 2020 | Financial Planning, Joanne Tackes, Retirement
Did you know the SECURE Act affects WHEN you’re required to start receiving retirement funds? The end of 2019 saw passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act which, among other things, brings some key changes to Individual...
by Joanne Tackes | Nov 5, 2019 | CPA, Financial Planning, Joanne Tackes, Taxes
You can have REAL tax savings if you have a better itemized deductions strategy. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) nearly doubled the standard deduction for tax years 2018-2025 while eliminating personal exemptions and eliminating or restricting many itemized...
by Joanne Tackes | Sep 19, 2019 | Financial Planning, Joanne Tackes, Retirement
Do you have a few extra minutes in your day and really want to make them count? Consider these 5 simple money moves worth completing today. 1) Open an online bank account Online bank accounts typically offer higher interest rates than your corner bank, have great...