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2023 Year-End Tax Tips

Ballast Advisors

Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2024, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. Doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next year.

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An Insight into Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs

International College of Financial Planning

There is great demand for Investment Advisor professionals in India and here we look at the various Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs that you can take. The demand for Investment Advisors has been constantly rising over the last two decades.

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Claim the Home Energy Audit Tax Credit: IRS Guidance Explained

Ballast Advisors

The IRS has announced guidance for the home energy audit tax credit. Fortunately, there is a federal income tax credit available equal to 30% of the amount paid for home energy audits, up to $150 per tax year. If you claim the credit, the home energy audit should be kept as part of your tax records.

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Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Ballast Advisors

What are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Certain tax benefits may be available if you can claim an individual as a dependent. Family tax planning. Filing status and dependents.

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Tax Consequences for Not Abandoning Domicle

Ballast Advisors

The concept of your domicile is very different from that of your residency Domicile is an important concept in determining one’s residency status for tax purposes. Taxes Matter For tax purposes, an individual’s domicile is often considered to be their state of residency for tax purposes. Residing in Florida?

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Is Tax Loss Harvesting Worth It?

Ballast Advisors

How you treat those losses come tax time can mean a lot in the long run of your financial plan. Good portfolio management focuses on after tax rate of returns,” says Ballast Advisors Managing partner Paul Parnell. Basic principles of tax harvesting. Tax harvesting can save you money, but do it right.

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Key Differences Between a Roth IRA and Pre-Tax Retirement Account

WiserAdvisor

The Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and the pre-tax retirement account are two common options. Both these accounts can offer tax benefits and the chance to accumulate sufficient savings for your retirement. A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account funded with your after-tax dollars.