• 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…

  • How Much Do Charitable Donations Reduce Income Tax?

    How Much Do Charitable Donations Reduce Income Tax?

    If your expenses exceed the standard deduction and itemizing is more beneficial, you may wonder how donations affect your taxable income. Assuming an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $105,000, you can deduct cash contributions to qualified charities up to 60% of your AGI—approximately $63,000. Any contributions beyond this limit can be carried forward for up…