IFW Education Center – Tax
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Tax Strategies During a Recession: Maximizing Deductions and Credits
In the midst of economic turbulence, mastering tax strategies can turn uncertainty…
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Navigating the Complexities of Inherited IRAs
If you’re nearing retirement and have been named a beneficiary of an…
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Navigating Healthcare Costs and Taxes in Retirement
“Retirement is not a life without purpose; it is the ongoing purpose…
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Withdrawal Tactics for Tax-Efficient Retirement
“Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.” -Harry Emerson…
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IRS Tax Rate Schedules: What Are They & How Do They Affect Your Retirement?
“Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials – much to live…
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What Is the $1K Per Month in Retirement Rule?
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but understanding key strategies can make…
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How The Rich Slash Their Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Payments
“Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it’s about having…
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How Owning Rural Land Helps The Wealthy Increase Tax Savings
“Wealth is the product of man’s capacity to think.” -Ayn Rand Did…
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The Impact of Inflation on Retirees
Inflation is a pressing issue for all U.S. citizens, but retirees are…
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Securing Your Future: 6 Strategies to Avoid Forced Retirement
As retirement approaches, many individuals envision a smooth transition into their golden…
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Retirement Tax Planning Literacy: Maximizing Savings & Minimizing Liabilities
“Retirement is when you stop living at work and start working at…
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How to Borrow Money Tax-Free: Mastering the Buy, Borrow, Die Method to Get Richer
“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning…
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Rolling over your 401(k) – A Step-by-Step Guide
If you have a 401(k) plan through your employer, you may be…
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Essential Calculations & Defining Tips
When planning for retirement, understanding how Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) work is…
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Retirement Readiness: Balancing Debt Repayment with Retirement Savings
As you approach the golden years of retirement, it’s common to scrutinize…
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Boost Your Retirement Savings & Increase Your Retirement Income
If you’re behind on saving for retirement, don’t worry – there are…
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2023 December Decisions: Year-End Effective Tax Planning for Retirees
“Every task, goal, race and year comes to an end…therefore, make it…
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Discover The Surprising Truth About Social Security Benefits and Taxes
Did you know that even if you don’t work with a financial…
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Mistletoe Magic: Tax Savings On Charitable Contributions
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank Giving…
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Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
When it comes to planning for retirement, one of the most impactful…
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Claiming Social Security at the Right Time: Balancing Taxes and Benefits
Benjamin Franklin said that there are only two things in life that…
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The Ultimate Tax Planning Checklist for a Tax-Efficient Retirement
Do you want to optimize your retirement savings and enjoy tax-free golden…
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Tax Havens for Retirees: Discovering the Most Wallet-Friendly States
Retirement is a critical period in life, and making the most of…
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Navigating the Complexities of Taxes in Retirement
In the previous Tax Report, we explored a recent legislation that mandates…
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Unlocking Retirement Tax Breaks with Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLAC)
Attention Americans: Starting this year, you now have the opportunity to use…
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How to Minimize Your Tax Liability in Retirement and Spend on What Matters
Finally! Retirement time is almost here. It is a time to relax…
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Big Changes To This Year’s Tax Season
This week marks the start of tax season – a time to…
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What is a Profit-Sharing Plan?
While choosing from the various kinds of retirement plans available, an employer…
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If You’re a 1099 Employee
Regardless of how you earn income, you will still need proper tax…
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Your Tax Refund Is Delayed
Tax returns are piling up at the Internal Revenue Service, and millions…
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How Income Taxes Work
The Internal Revenue Service estimates that taxpayers and businesses spend about 8…
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Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
If you have recently sold your home, or are considering doing so,…
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Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
When tax time rolls around, you are likely waiting for that tax…
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Keeping Your Estate Plan Updated
During the Pandemic, more people are paying attention to estate planning than…
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Shining A Light On Your Taxes In Retirement
You’ve spent much time and effort accumulating money for retirement. It is…
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Important Tax Return Deadlines for 2021 Returns
Here is an overview of deadline dates, return types, dates to receive…
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The Tax Triangle
This Triangle Will Shape Your Financial Future! Not all investments, retirement…
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Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Who among us wants to pay the IRS more taxes than we…
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Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
The 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision streamlined tax and estate strategizing for…
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What Is a 1035 Exchange?
According to the most recent information available, Americans have individual life insurance…
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Tax Efficiency in Retirement
Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? It’s possible. But that will…
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The Stages of Financial Life
As we transition through the various stages of life, our financial needs…