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2024 Retirement Contribution Limits

The IRS issued IR-2023-203 announcing updated 2024 retirement contribution limits for individuals. For those employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans, the 2024 employee deferral amount has increased to $23,000, up from $22,500.  The catch-up contribution for those aged 50 or over remains at

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IRS Sends ERC Disallowance Letters

The IRS has recently sent over 20,000 letters to taxpayers to disallow their Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims.  This first wave of letters targeted taxpayers who did not exist or had no paid employees during the eligibility period for this COVID credit.  If the taxpayers disagree with

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Triple Tax Advantages of Health Savings Accounts

We wanted to bring your attention to a recent CNBC article discussing tax advantages offered by Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and the potential for optimizing their use.  To be eligible for these advantages, the individual must be currently participating in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that

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To assist in optimizing your tax position, we’ve compiled recommended actions aligned with current tax regulations

Despite the absence of significant tax law changes, the enduring year-end strategy of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize tax liability remains effective. This approach continues to benefit most taxpayers, particularly those in lower to middle-income brackets. Additionally, consolidating deductible expenses into this or the next

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Arizona Families Tax Rebate

We wanted to provide you with essential information regarding the Arizona Individual Income Tax General Welfare Rebate, also known as the Arizona Families Tax Rebate, coming soon. Please take a moment to review the details below. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the Arizona Families Tax Rebate, you

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Rethinking Tax Deferral Strategies

We want to bring to your attention an essential aspect of financial planning that is often overlooked but can have a significant impact on your future financial security: the strategy of deferring taxes until retirement. While conventional wisdom has encouraged us to defer tax liabilities for as

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Social Security Wage Base and COLA Set for 2024

We’d like to inform you about a few updates for the year 2024 that could impact your financial situation. Social Security Tax In 2024, individual taxable earnings up to $168,600 annually will be subject to Social Security tax, marking an increase from $160,200 in 2023. This adjustment

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