Do you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses? It’s a good time to review 2021 expenses and project amounts to be set aside for 2022. A pre-tax contribution of $2,750 to a health FSA is permitted in 2021. This is increasing to […]
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Act soon to save 2018 taxes on your investments
Do you have investments outside of tax-advantaged retirement plans? You may still have time to shrink your 2018 tax bill by selling some of them. If you’ve sold investments at a gain this year, consider selling some at a loss to absorb the gains. But if you’ve sold investments at a loss, consider selling some […]
Year-end tax and financial to-do list for individuals
With 2019 arriving here soon, there are several tax and financial to-dos you should address before 2018 ends. For example: Incur qualifying health care Flexible Spending Account expenses by Dec. 31 to use up these funds or you’ll potentially lose them. Also, max out contributions to retirement plans. Or, if applicable, take required minimum distributions […]
