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ConnollySteele
Feb 22, 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 15, 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 7, 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 2, 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
Jan 24, 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 19, 20233 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 10, 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
Dec 28, 20222 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 21, 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 19, 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 14, 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 7, 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 1, 20223 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
Nov 25, 20222 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 16, 20223 min read
How savings bonds are taxed
Series EE Bonds dated May 2005 and after earn a fixed rate of interest. Bonds purchased between May 1997 and April 30, 2005, earn a...


ConnollySteele
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Adopting a child? Bring home a tax break too
Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2022, adoptive parents may be able to claim a credit...


ConnollySteele
Nov 7, 20222 min read
2023 limits for businesses that have HSAs — or want to establish them
No one needs to remind business owners that the cost of employee health care benefits keeps going up. One way to provide some of these...


ConnollySteele
Nov 2, 20222 min read
How inflation will affect your 2022 and 2023 tax bills
The effects of inflation are all around. You’re probably paying more for gas, food, health care and other expenses than you were last...


ConnollySteele
Oct 26, 20223 min read
You may be liable for “nanny tax” for all types of domestic workers
You’ve probably heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you. Hiring a house cleaner, gardener or...


ConnollySteele
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Employers: In 2023, the Social Security wage base is going up
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $160,200 for...
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