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  • 2 end-of-year retirement moves to consider: maxing out plan contributions; converting to a Roth IRA

    December 8, 2025
    If your retirement goal is the same as mine - do so as soon as possible! - then you need…
  • Holiday ID theft scams can linger into tax season, leading to fake filings for fraudulent refunds

    December 5, 2025
    Holiday shopping online is easy, for shoppers and scammers. Be careful in your online deal searches, as crooks can use…
  • A QCD in lieu of an RMD can be a tax saver

    December 4, 2025
    If you have enough retirement savings to enjoy the lifestyle you want, consider donating some of it. It could be…
  • Coming changes to charitable tax deductions and giving strategies on Giving Tuesday 2025

    December 2, 2025
    Changes are coming in 2026 to charitable tax deductions that could affect your 2025 donation decisions. Check them out to…
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    These tax-deductible medical expenses could make itemizing worthwhile

    December 1, 2025
    Being sick sucks. Having to pay a lot of out-of-pocket medical expenses can make you feel even worse. But if…
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    Some tax penalties increase in 2026 due to inflation

    November 18, 2025
    If you don't file or pay your taxes on time, you could end up owing the IRS more due to…
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    Retirement plan contributions get inflation boost in 2026

    November 13, 2025
    Retiring the way you want is easier when you save well before your golden years. Here's how much you can…
  • Direct File is officially dead

    November 6, 2025
    The IRS’ venture into the tax software and e-filing sphere is over. Despite positive reviews, the agency has officially ended…
  • 5 tax moves to make this November

    November 3, 2025
    Ensure your tax cornucopia runneth over by getting your tax ducks, uh, turkeys in a row this November. Moves this…
  • Nov. 3 is filing deadline for taxpayers in 9 disaster-struck states

    October 31, 2025
    Residents of parts, and in some cases, all of these states dealt with real-life scares earlier this year. This post-Halloween…
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