tax

Elm3’s Guide to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

2023-07-17T19:05:26-04:00December 9th, 2022|Blog, Investments, Retirement|

Many of us contribute to IRAs, 401(k)s, or other tax-deferred retirement accounts. These accounts allow investors to contribute tax deductible dollars that will then grow tax-free, until withdrawals are taxed in retirement. To ensure that taxes are eventually paid on these funds, the IRS requires holders of tax-deferred accounts to take Required Minimum Distributions [...]

Tax Credit Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act

2023-05-11T14:59:22-04:00August 19th, 2022|Blog, Inflation, Taxes|

Tax Credit Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act By: Stacey Nickens On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, enacting legislation designed to combat climate change, support clean energy, and raise tax revenue. The new legislation increases corporate tax rates, offers additional tax credits or expands existing ones, and [...]

5 Tax Considerations for Self-Employed Individuals

2023-05-11T14:59:50-04:00July 22nd, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Taxes|

5 Tax Considerations for Self-Employed Individuals By: Stacey Nickens Deciding to become your own boss can be incredibly meaningful and freeing. As a self-employed person, you have much more control over your day-to-day schedule, your business structure, and so much more. At the same time, costs that were previously covered by an employer now [...]

IRS Raises Mileage Rates Due to Rising Gas Prices

2023-05-11T15:03:50-04:00June 17th, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Taxes|

IRS Raises Mileage Rates Due to Rising Gas Prices By: Stacey Nickens This summer, I've sat around many a dinner table, bemoaning the rise in gas prices. Many of us have seen our gas bills rise astronomically. Luckily, if you use your car for business, the IRS has recognized the rise in gas prices [...]

Many Georgia Taxpayers to Receive Additional Refund

2023-05-11T15:09:10-04:00April 1st, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Taxes|

Many Georgia Taxpayers to Receive Additional Refund By: Stacey Nickens Many Georgia taxpayers will be receiving a bonus refund this spring. Once you file your 2021 state income return, the Georgia Department of Revenue may send you a one-time refund of up to $500 for joint filers, $375 for head of household filers, or [...]

Should I retain my mortgage to claim the mortgage-interest deduction?

2024-04-25T16:28:12-04:00March 11th, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Taxes|

Every tax season, I hear many versions of the above question. Clients ask if they should spend more through their business or take on a larger mortgage in order to save on taxes. While you should consider the tax implications of these decisions, you should first consider what is best for your family and [...]

Elm3’s Guide to Roth Contributions and Conversions

2023-07-24T12:41:20-04:00March 7th, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Investments|

Roth IRAs are popular savings vehicles because they could reduce your taxable income in retirement. You contribute after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA or 401(k), meaning that eventual distributions likely will not be taxed. There are a number of reasons to contribute to a Roth IRA or 401(k): You can hedge against increased taxes. [...]

I sold my home in 2021. Will I face a large tax bill?

2023-05-11T15:11:33-04:00March 4th, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Taxes|

I sold my home in 2021. Will I face a large tax bill? By: Stacey Nickens Because owning a home is considered an investment, selling a home can lead to taxable capital gains. However, you can exclude a certain amount of those capital gains on your tax return, and if you save receipts and [...]

Elm3’s Guide to Shredding or Storing Your Tax Documents

2024-04-25T16:28:33-04:00February 28th, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning, Taxes|

At the beginning of every year, your mailbox and inbox is likely inundated with tax forms. You may use these forms to file your own return or hand them off to a tax preparer. Either way, what should you do with these forms at the end of tax season? In general, you should keep [...]

Elm3’s Guide to the 2021 Child Tax Credit

2023-05-11T15:12:07-04:00February 21st, 2022|Blog, Taxes|

Elm3's Guide to the 2021 Child Tax Credit By: Stacey Nickens The Child Tax Credit both increased in 2021 and was delivered in a different manner. Unless you unenrolled from advanced payments, parents received monthly payments of their Child Tax Credit. In total, these advanced payments should equal half of the total credit that [...]