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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

SHINING STEWARDSHIP | Post Tax Day Planning

Tax Planning


Now that Tax Day has come and gone. Are you on meal of beans and rice or enjoying a lavish steak dinner?  Whatever the situation, now is the time to start thinking about the end of the year for next year.  That’s right. You will want implement changes now to ensure you have the most favorable tax return on next year.

The goal of tax planning is to arrange your financial affairs so as to minimize your taxes. There are three basic ways to reduce your taxes, and each basic method might have several variations. You can reduce your income, increase your deductions, and take advantage of tax credits.

Seek professional guidance to assist you with your tax planning needs. Life Tips offers a few suggestions when looking for a tax planning professional.
Talk to your accountant during the year, keeping him or her up to date with activities that may affect your taxes, such as divorce, marriage, death, natural disasters, real estate transactions, inheritances and major financial transactions. Excerpt from Naples News | Get Organized: Avoid tax-time stress with year-round planning

Plan Now To Avoid Paying Later

Investor Place advises sorting out your retirement accounts, estate tax planning now rather than later. Read More in the article | 3 Tax Plans to Make Sooner Than Later
Minute Man News Center shares some of the important tax alterations you’ll want to be aware of as you plan for 2013. Read More their website.

Tools You Can Use

Use Google Alerts to stay up to date on 2013 tax year changes.
Visit the Official IRS Website for all of your tax filing needs.

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