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ConnollySteele
Feb 2, 20223 min read
The Ins and Outs of IRAs
Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades and the rules surrounding them have changed many times. What hasn’t changed...


ConnollySteele
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Smooth sailing: Tips to speed processing and avoid hassles this tax season
The IRS began accepting 2021 individual tax returns on January 24. If you haven’t prepared yet for tax season, here are three quick tips...


ConnollySteele
Jan 18, 20223 min read
Help safeguard your personal information by filing your 2021 tax return early
The IRS announced it is opening the 2021 individual income tax return filing season on January 24. (Business returns are already being...


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Jan 17, 20220 min read


ConnollySteele
Jan 13, 20223 min read
How will revised tax limits affect your 2022 taxes?
While Congress didn’t pass the Build Back Better Act in 2021, there are still tax changes that may affect your tax situation for this...


ConnollySteele
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Are you eligible for a medical expense tax deduction?
You may pay out a bundle in out-of-pocket medical costs each year. But can you deduct them on your tax return? It’s possible but not...


ConnollySteele
Jan 3, 20223 min read
Defer tax with a like-kind exchange
Do you want to sell commercial or investment real estate that has appreciated significantly? One way to defer a tax bill on the gain is...


ConnollySteele
Dec 28, 20212 min read
Gig workers should understand their tax obligations
The number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy has grown in recent years. In an August 2021 survey, the Pew Research Center...


ConnollySteele
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Will the standard business mileage rate go up in 2022? Yes!
After two years of no increases, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for...


ConnollySteele
Dec 22, 20212 min read
There’s a deduction for student loan interest … but do you qualify for it?
If you’re paying back college loans for yourself or your children, you may wonder if you can deduct the interest you pay on the loans....


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ConnollySteele
Dec 10, 20212 min read
How are court awards and out-of-court settlements taxed?
Awards and settlements are routinely provided for a variety of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive...


ConnollySteele
Dec 4, 20212 min read
With year-end approaching, 3 ideas that may help cut your tax bill
If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Here are...


ConnollySteele
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Small businesses: There still may be time to cut your 2021 taxes
Don’t let the holiday rush keep you from considering some important steps to reduce your 2021 tax liability. You still have time to...


ConnollySteele
Nov 27, 20213 min read
New digital asset reporting requirements will be imposed in coming years
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. It includes new information reporting...


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Nov 22, 20210 min read


ConnollySteele
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Remember to use up your flexible spending account money
Do you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses? As the end...


ConnollySteele
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Feeling generous at year end? Strategies for donating to charity or gifting to loved ones
As we approach the holidays, many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones. Here are...


ConnollySteele
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Thinking about participating in your employer’s 401(k) plan? Here’s how it works
Employers offer 401(k) plans for many reasons, including to attract and retain talent. These plans help an employee accumulate a...


ConnollySteele
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Employers: The Social Security wage base is increasing in 2022
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for...
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