In personal finance, planning for the future is essential to securing a stable and comfortable life. A deferred compensation plan is one of the most powerful tools available to individuals...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/13/2023
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a federal payroll tax imposed on employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare programs. FICA tax is a critical...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/14/2023
Think of tax deductions as small (and sometimes not so small) gifts from the IRS. First, its value is subtracted from taxable income, and then the tax bill is calculated based on what's...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/22/2023
A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/26/2023
Spouses who live in one of the nine community property states must classify their income as community income or separate income when filing separate federal income tax returns. In...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/17/2023
The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, changed the rules for saving and withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Also, it was the first major legislative change to tax laws in more...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 12/08/2022
One good thing about trading is that all you have to do to become a trader is get started. Many people trade as a hobby, while others trade full-time for a living, and some traders...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/16/2022
Vanguard's established exchange-traded funds and mutual funds have been a long mainstay in 401(k) plans, retirement plans, IRAs, and managed portfolios.But longevity isn't...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/18/2022
Saving as much as possible for your future use, in any way possible, can be of great long-term value. The IRS changes to pension contribution limits make this possible for more people...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/24/2022
