Month: February 2023

Federal taxability of state-issued stimulus payments is causing frustration for taxpayers and tax professionals. Indeed, whether or not state-issued stimulus payments are federally taxable may be the most asked question of this filing season. For California’s taxpayers the frustration and confusion boiled over into the Procedurally Taxing blog where guest blogger Bob Kamman, a Phoenix-area
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Nontoxic living is becoming an important cultural trend, with #nontoxicliving having more than 200 million views on TikTok. While there are many facets of this lifestyle choice, one of the smartest ways to reduce toxins in the home is to choose nontoxic furniture whenever possible. While toxins in furniture aren’t a reason to re-decorate immediately,
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Jetcityimage | Istock | Getty Images If you’re trying to max out the yearly purchase limit for Series I bonds, your tax refund offers an opportunity to buy even more. However, you should consider your goals and weigh alternatives first, experts say. An inflation-protected and nearly risk-free investment, I bonds are currently paying 6.89% annual
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Zhao Changpeng, founder and chief executive officer of Binance, attends a conference at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 16, 2022. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, will suspend U.S. dollar deposits and withdrawals, the company said Monday, without providing a reason for the decision. “We are temporarily
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It’s that time of year again. IRS Forms 1099 remind you that you earned interest, received a consulting fee, or were paid some other kind of income. Most Forms 1099 arrive in late January or early February, but some companies issue forms throughout the year when they issue checks. Whenever Forms 1099 arrive, don’t ignore
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Today’s Social Security column addresses questions about whether it may or may not be worth delaying filing until full retirement age (FRA), effects on other benefits when the higher earning spouse files and how spousal benefits are calculated. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic
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In this article WWE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT World Wrestling Entertainment Executive Chairman Vince McMahon is open to stepping away from the company “if it’s the right deal,” according to WWE CEO Nick Khan. Shares of the company closed more than 5% higher Friday. McMahon’s potential future involvement in WWE has become an
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In this article AMD TSLA MCD CAT MDLZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jim Umpleby, CEO of Caterpillar Inc. Adam Jeffery | CNBC During these challenging times, making informed decisions with a long-term view is vital for investors. Here are five stocks chosen by Wall Street’s top analysts, according to TipRanks, a platform that
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The short answer is NO! This issue has been around for many years and seems to have resurfaced recently as we get closer to 2034. The definition of bankruptcy is the inability to pay outstanding debts or obligations. The key word here is inability. The Social Security program, as designed, has become antiquated and is
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