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3 big TCJA changes affecting 2018 individual tax returns and beyond

3 big TCJA changes affecting 2018 individual tax returns and beyond

3 big TCJA changes affecting 2018 individual tax returns and beyondWhen you file your 2018 income tax return, you’ll likely find that some big tax law changes affect you — besides the much-discussed tax rate cuts and reduced itemized deductions. For 2018 through 2025, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) makes significant changes to […]

Why you shouldn’t wait to file your 2018 income tax return

Why you shouldn’t wait to file your 2018 income tax return

Why you shouldn’t wait to file your 2018 income tax returnThe IRS opened the 2018 income tax return filing season on January 28. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline, this year consider filing as soon as you can. Why? You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity […]

Investment interest expense is still deductible, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll benefit

Investment interest expense is still deductible, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll benefit

Investment interest expense is still deductible, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll benefitAs you likely know by now, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced or eliminated many deductions for individuals. One itemized deduction the TCJA kept intact is for investment interest expense. This is interest on debt used to buy assets held for […]

There’s still time to get substantiation for 2018 donations

There’s still time to get substantiation for 2018 donations

There’s still time to get substantiation for 2018 donationsIf you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities have been appearing in your mailbox in recent weeks acknowledging your 2018 year-end donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim an itemized deduction for the gift on your […]

What will your marginal income tax rate be?

What will your marginal income tax rate be?

What will your marginal income tax rate be?While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) generally reduced individual tax rates for 2018 through 2025, some taxpayers could see their taxes go up due to reductions or eliminations of certain tax breaks — and, in some cases, due to their filing status. But some may see […]

2 major tax law changes for individuals in 2019

2 major tax law changes for individuals in 2019

2 major tax law changes for individuals in 2019While most provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) went into effect in 2018 and either apply through 2025 or are permanent, there are two major changes under the act for 2019. Here’s a closer look.1. Medical expense deduction thresholdWith rising health care costs, claiming […]

A review of significant TCJA provisions impacting individual taxpayers

A review of significant TCJA provisions impacting individual taxpayers

A review of significant TCJA provisions impacting individual taxpayersNow that 2019 has begun, there isn’t too much you can do to reduce your 2018 income tax liability. But it’s smart to begin preparing for filing your 2018 return. Because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was signed into law at the end of […]

Act soon to save 2018 taxes on your investments

Act soon to save 2018 taxes on your investments

Act soon to save 2018 taxes on your investmentsDo you have investments outside of tax-advantaged retirement plans? If so, you might still have time to shrink your 2018 tax bill by selling some investments • you just need to carefully select which investments you sell.Try balancing gains and lossesIf you’ve sold investments at a gain […]

Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals

Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals

Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individualsWith the dawn of 2019 on the near horizon, here’s a quick list of tax and financial to-dos you should address before 2018 ends:Check your FSA balance. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care expenses, you need to incur qualifying expenses by December 31 […]

Check deductibility before making year-end charitable gifts

Check deductibility before making year-end charitable gifts

Check deductibility before making year-end charitable giftsAs the holidays approach and the year draws to a close, many taxpayers make charitable gifts — both in the spirit of the season and as a year-end tax planning strategy. But with the tax law changes that go into effect in 2018 and the many rules that apply […]

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  • 3 big TCJA changes affecting 2018 individual tax returns and beyond
  • Why you shouldn’t wait to file your 2018 income tax return
  • Investment interest expense is still deductible, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll benefit
  • There’s still time to get substantiation for 2018 donations
  • What will your marginal income tax rate be?
  • 2 major tax law changes for individuals in 2019
  • A review of significant TCJA provisions impacting individual taxpayers
  • Act soon to save 2018 taxes on your investments
  • Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals
  • Check deductibility before making year-end charitable gifts
  • Does prepaying property taxes make sense anymore?
  • Mutual funds: Handle with care at year end
  • Donate appreciated stock for twice the tax benefits
  • Could “bunching” medical expenses into 2018 save you tax?
  • Consider all the tax consequences before making gifts to loved ones.
  • 529 plans offer two tax-advantaged education funding options
  • Charitable IRA rollovers may be especially beneficial in 2018
  • Tax planning for investments gets more complicated
  • The tax deduction ins and outs of donating artwork to charity
  • Do you need to make an estimated tax payment by September 17?
  • Back-to-school time means a tax break for teachers
  • Keep an eye out for extenders legislation
  • The TCJA prohibits undoing 2018 Roth IRA conversions, but 2017 conversions are still eligible
  • Do you still need to worry about the AMT?
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