Financial planning
Tax pros ‘expecting the worst’ with Venmo, PayPal tax reporting change. How to handle a 1099-K for personal payments
AsiaVision | E+ | Getty Images As the tax season approaches, many Americans are bracing for a new reporting change for third-party payment networks like Venmo or PayPal. Starting in 2022, you’ll receive Form 1099-K, which reports income to the IRS, for business payments over $600. But experts say it’s possible you’ll receive 1099-Ks for […]
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‘It could be a blessing and a curse.’ Here are 3 unexpected financial pitfalls unmarried couples need to know
Petri Oeschge | Getty Images SEATTLE — If you’re living together before marriage or committed long-term without plans to tie the knot, you’ll need to prepare for the future — or you may face challenges later, experts say. There are “rising rates of cohabitation,” with many couples skipping marriage because “they don’t see the benefit,” […]
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Making these 5 money moves now can set you up for financial success in the new year
Cn0ra | Istock | Getty Images The end of the year is an important time for making financial decisions that can have an impact in the year ahead — and for years to come. From your work to your savings and investments to spending and giving back, here are five moves you should consider making […]
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You may get a 1099-K for Venmo and PayPal payments. Here’s how to prepare — and shrink your tax bill
Charday Penn | E+ | Getty Images If you’ve accepted payments via apps such as Venmo or PayPal in 2022, you may receive Form 1099-K, which reports income from third-party networks, in early 2023. But there’s still time to reduce your tax liability, according to financial experts. “There’s no change to the taxability of income,” […]
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Boomers have more wealth ‘than any other generation,’ but millennials may not inherit as much as they hope
On the cusp of the greatest generational wealth transfer in history, baby boomers are set to pass more than $68 trillion on to their children. “It’s a generation that has accumulated a greater percentage of wealth than any other generation ever has,” said Mark Mirsberger, a certified public accountant and CEO of Dana Investment Advisors, referring […]
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‘You can control your tax-reporting destiny’. 4 key year-end tax moves
seksan Mongkhonkhamsao | Moment | Getty Images 1. Boost your 401(k) contributions If you haven’t maxed out your workplace 401(k), there may still be time to boost your contributions for 2022, said Guarino. The move may lower your adjusted gross income while padding your retirement savings, but “time is of the essence,” he said. With […]
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‘A lot of people are going to see less money in their pocket.’ Here are must-know tax changes for 2022
Tom Werner | DigitalVision | Getty Images Certain tax credits have been reduced One possible reason for a smaller tax refund is the child tax credit and the child and dependent care tax credit have been reduced for 2022, explained certified financial planner Cecil Staton, president and wealth advisor at Arch Financial Planning in Athens, […]
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Tax ‘refunds may be smaller in 2023,’ warns IRS. Here’s why
If you’re expecting a tax refund in 2023, it may be smaller than this year’s payment, according to the IRS. Typically, you get a federal refund when you’ve overpaid yearly taxes or withheld more than the amount you owe. Your annual balance is based on taxable income, calculated by subtracting the greater of the standard […]
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It’s been a volatile year for the market: These are the key things to know before rebalancing your portfolio
After a volatile year for the stock and bond markets, it may be time to rebalance your portfolio by shifting assets back to match your original goals, according to experts. As of Nov. 28, the S&P 500 Index was down roughly 17% year-to-date, and the U.S. bond market has dropped by around 13%, leaving many […]
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Over 10 years, 43% of first marriages can fail. Here’s why couples might want a postnuptial agreement
Vitapix | E+ | Getty Images While couples might sign a prenuptial agreement before they’re married and a “post-nup” after, it’s more than just the timing that differentiates these arrangements, experts say. “It’s a whole different ballgame once you’re married,” said Martin Shenkman, estate attorney with Shenkman Law in New York City. “With a pre-nup, […]
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