by Robert Bartley | Oct 26, 2020 | Financial Planning, Taxes
The end of the year is fast approaching. A little preparation for tax season now could help reduce your 2020 tax bill, no matter whether you live in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. Read on for some strategies you can implement before we ring in the new year. Timing of...
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 | Aug 1, 2019 | Financial Planning, Joanne Tackes, Taxes
Let’s talk about what QBI is and how it could apply to your rentals for a second… What is the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction and does it apply to rental income? One of the changes included in The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that is creating a...
by Joanne Tackes | May 24, 2019 | Financial Planning, Joanne Tackes, Taxes
Tax Planning and Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) for Charitable Giving According to the National Philanthropic Trust, the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States is the donor-advised fund, accounting for 10.2% of all individual charitable giving in...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 27, 2017 | Robert Bartley, Taxes
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YEAR-END Pay/Prepay* (if not subject to AMT**) BEFORE 12/31/2017: Real estate taxes if you pay by check (not escrowed) (limited to $10k in 2018) State income tax via estimates or extra withholding on your bonus (limited to $10k in 2018) Miscellaneous...