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The tax rules for donating artwork to charity
If you’re an art collector, you may wonder about the tax breaks available for donating a work of art to charity. Several different tax...
ConnollySteele
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Some taxpayers qualify for more favorable “head of household” tax filing status
When preparing your tax return, we’ll check one of the following statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately,...
ConnollySteele
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Two important tax deadlines are coming up — and they don’t involve filing your 2022 tax return
April 18 is the deadline for filing your 2022 tax return. But a couple of other tax deadlines are coming up in April and they’re...
ConnollySteele
Mar 21, 20233 min read


The 2022 gift tax return deadline is coming up soon
Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re...
ConnollySteele
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Claiming losses on depreciated or worthless stock
Have you bought stock in a company that later dropped in value? While you may prefer to forget such an ill-fated investment, at least you...
ConnollySteele
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Awarded money in a lawsuit or settlement? It’s only tax-free in certain circumstances
You generally must pay federal tax on all income you receive but there are some exceptions when you can exclude it. For example,...
ConnollySteele
Mar 2, 20232 min read


There still may be time to make an IRA contribution for last year
If you’re getting ready to file your 2022 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there may still be an opportunity to...
ConnollySteele
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Child Tax Credit: The rules keep changing but it’s still valuable
If you’re a parent, you may be confused about the rules for claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The rules and credit amounts have...
ConnollySteele
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Answers to your questions about 2023 limits on individual taxes
Many people are more concerned about their 2022 tax bills right now than they are about their 2023 tax situations. That’s understandable...
ConnollySteele
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Retirement plan early withdrawals: Make sure you meet the requirements to avoid a penalty
Most retirement plan distributions are subject to income tax and may be subject to an additional penalty if you take an early withdrawal....
ConnollySteele
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Why you might want to file early & answers to other tax season questions
The IRS announced it opened the 2023 individual income tax return filing season on January 23. That’s when the agency began accepting and...
ConnollySteele
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Tax-saving ways to help pay for college — once your child starts attending
If you have a child or grandchild in college — congratulations! To help pay for the expenses, many parents and grandparents saved for...
ConnollySteele
Jan 19, 20233 min read


Tax-wise ways to save for college
Parents often hear that their children “grow up so fast.” Before you know it, youngsters will be heading to college. Here are some...
ConnollySteele
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Renting to a relative? Watch out for tax traps
If you own a home and rent it to a relative, you may be surprised to find out there could be tax consequences. Quick rundown of the rules...
ConnollySteele
Dec 28, 20222 min read


Save for retirement by getting the most out of your 401(k) plan
Socking away money in a tax-advantaged retirement plan can help you reduce taxes and help secure a comfortable retirement. If your...
ConnollySteele
Dec 21, 20222 min read


2023 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2023. Keep in mind...
ConnollySteele
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Selling stock by year-end? Watch out for the wash sale rule
If you’re thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2022, it’s important to watch out for...
ConnollySteele
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Answers to your questions about taking withdrawals from IRAs
As you may know, you can’t keep funds in your traditional IRA indefinitely. You have to start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA...
ConnollySteele
Dec 7, 20222 min read


Strategies for investors to cut taxes as year-end approaches
The overall stock market has been down during 2022 but there have been some bright spots. As year-end approaches, consider making some...
ConnollySteele
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Year-end giving to charity or loved ones
The holiday season is here and many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones before...
ConnollySteele
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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