This month on the Thrive For[e]ward podcast we have two episodes downloading for you with some helpful content around taxes. I know it’s not a topic that is THRILLING (and for most it can be stressful) but it’s necessary. We will break down the details to make it easy to understand and to hopefully not overwhelm you.
At Forethought Planning, we are going to help you change that, by providing some ideas and suggestions to get you started now. The IRS has been experiencing delays, and returns are taking longer to process it’s just another reason to do things on the earlier side.
What can I do now before April 15th? **Note this year tax filing due to a federal holiday is April 18th.
1. Get yourself organized
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Group tax documents by category
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Spreadsheets to track charitable donations
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Keep all documents together
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Find last year’s return
2. Understand what documents and information you need to have
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1099 forms
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W-2
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Estimated tax payments
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Retirement plan contributions
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Charitable contributions
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Heath care expenses
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Childcare expenses
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Mortgage interest and property tax payments
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Tuition and student loan interest payments
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Moving or job search expenses
3. Don’t wait until the last minute (allow yourself time)
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You can start filing as early as January, 2022
4. Hire a tax professional or use software to help
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Best for complex tax situations
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Can identify tax breaks you might not be aware of
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Lower error rates
As you work through your checklist you most likely will have questions such as:
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What deductions can I take?
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How much of charitable donations can I write off?
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What credits might I be eligible for?
I would suggest visiting IRS.gov which has a lot of resources and will reduce the amount of confusion you might have. There is even an interactive tax assist section of the site that will provide answers to several tax questions specific to your situation.
Now is a great time to get started and remember to just pace yourself so you are not waiting until the last minute. I hope you join us next week as we will be talking about what you need to consider this year going forward!
Resouces:
· 12 Common Tax Write-Offs You Can Claim On Your Taxes
· 10 Easy Tips to Keep You Stress Free for Tax Season
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