• The Art of Giving (Without Triggering Form 709)

    The Art of Giving (Without Triggering Form 709)

    In 2024, you could gift up to $18,000 per person without filing a Form 709, thanks to the annual gift tax exclusion under IRC §2503(b). In 2025, that number bumps up to $19,000, or $38,000 if you’re married and splitting the generosity. You can gift to as many people as you want—friends, family, your dog…

  • You Always Owe? Fix that this Year…

    You Always Owe? Fix that this Year…

    Taxes can be a headache, but the IRS actually does give you a few tools to avoid overpaying—or worse, getting hit with a surprise bill. Remember your estimates aren’t set in stone. If your income or deductions shift mid-year, your payments can too. Check in periodically to make sure you’re not leaving savings on the table—or opening…