Wealth
How to pay 0% capital gains taxes with a six-figure income in 2023
vitapix | E+ | Getty Images Planning to sell some investments this year? It’s less likely to affect your 2023 tax bill, experts say. Here’s why: The IRS made dozens of inflation adjustments for 2023, including the long-term capital gains brackets, applying to investments held for more than one year. This means you can have […]
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The IRS has issued nearly 8 million tax refunds. Here’s the average payment
Bill Oxford | E+ | Getty Images The tax season is underway, and the IRS has issued nearly 8 million refunds worth about $15.7 billion as of Feb. 3, the agency reported. The average refund amount was $1,963, down from last year’s payment of $2,201 at the same point in the filing season. Of course, […]
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Most couples are ‘financially incompatible,’ survey finds. Having a money talk could help — no matter how long you’ve been together
Talking about money with your romantic partner or spouse can be tough — especially when you don’t understand or know much about how they think about money. A new survey finds that 64% of couples admit to being “financially incompatible” with their partners, with different philosophies about spending, saving, and investing their money. Unfortunately, this […]
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Shut out from their top destinations, Chinese travelers are going here instead
In a survey last year, Chinese travelers said that they were most interested in visiting Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea. But that’s not where they’re going — at least not yet. Flight restrictions, visa issues and entrance rules aimed only at them are complicating matters for Chinese residents who are ready to travel […]
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House lawmakers relaunch the SALT caucus. Here’s what to know about the $10,000 deduction limit for state and local taxes
Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., speaks at a news conference announcing the state and local taxes caucus outside the Capitol on April 15, 2021. Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty Images A group of bipartisan House representatives relaunched the SALT caucus last week, calling for relief from the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state […]
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Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): Deciding which to use for retirement is trickier than you think
Prathanchorruangsak | Istock | Getty Images Whether you’re starting a new job or updating retirement savings goals, you may need to choose between pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions — and the choice may be more complex than you think. While pre-tax 401(k) deposits offer an upfront tax break, the funds grow tax-deferred, meaning you’ll owe […]
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IRS: Residents of more than a dozen states do not need to report ‘special payments’ for welfare, disaster relief on their federal return
The IRS on Friday issued federal tax guidance for millions of Americans who received state rebates or payments in 2022. The announcement came about a week after the agency had urged those taxpayers to hold off on filing while it determined if the funds are taxable on federal returns. “The IRS has determined that in […]
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What do Chinese travelers want? Luxurious ‘star-rated’ motels, says new survey
Buyers in China strategy to pay back up when it arrives to accommodations, a Morgan Stanley survey uncovered in late January. The investigation details to expanding need for higher-conclude and luxurious resorts in China now that the place has finished domestic travel limitations — and a Covid wave has handed. “Buyers look more ready to […]
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These are the greatest motels in the U.S. and Europe, according to a new ranking
The U.S. Information & Planet Report produced its 13th once-a-year rating of the finest motels for tourists this 7 days. The rankings, revealed Tuesday, are primarily based on three components: the selection of awards been given from the vacation field, a hotel’s star rating, and guest assessments from the vacation site Tripadvisor. A lot more […]
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Manhattan rents hit an all-time high in January
A man enters a building with rental apartments available in New York City. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | VIEW press | Corbis News | Getty Images Median rents in Manhattan hit a new record in January as a strong job market and limited supply of apartments lifted prices. The median rental price rose 15% to $4,097 […]
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