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Watch out for the growing reach of the additional 3.8% tax on investment income
Strong portfolio performance can bring an unwelcome surprise: an additional 3.8% federal tax. The income thresholds for the net investment income tax (NIIT) aren’t annually…
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Midyear tax planning: Review opportunities to save taxes this year (or next)
Summer is a good time to see whether your income, deductions and investment activity are lining up as expected. Let’s take a look at a…
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Quadrupled SALT deduction limit means more taxpayers will benefit from itemizing on their 2025 returns
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions. A change under…
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Shift income to take advantage of the 0% long-term capital gains rate
Are you thinking about making financial gifts to loved ones? Would you also like to reduce your capital gains tax? If so, consider giving appreciated…
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The 2025 SALT deduction cap increase might save you substantial taxes
If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could significantly reduce…
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Making the most of the new deduction for seniors
For 2025 through 2028, individuals age 65 or older generally can claim a new “senior” deduction of up to $6,000 under the One Big Beautiful…
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