Tax Reviews and How to Avoid Tax Surprises
Preventing unwanted tax surprises starts with proper planning. And there’s no better time than now to begin looking at how you can cut next year’s tax bill. In this month’s newsletter, we’ve included several situations when it makes sense to schedule a tax review so you can try and avoid a future tax surprise.
Also read about several ideas for mastering your credit card, tips to lower the cost of your auto insurance, and how you can become a better problem solver.
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2023 Tax Highlights
The worst time to know about new tax laws is when it is too late to do anything about it. Here is a summary of the most impactful changes this year as we know them in 2023.
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Navigating Investment Risks and Retirement Planning
We are delighted to share our June newsletter with you. We have curated articles that we believe would be valuable to you. This issue covers essential topics such as risk management based on investment preferences and objectives, the significance of long-term care insurance in retirement planning, the value of the paradox of long-term investing, providing a positive outlook on recent economic and global events, and offering advice on managing IRA accounts such as withdrawing funds and maximizing tax benefits. We hope you find the content helpful and informative.
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Tax Planning: What it is, Benefits, and How to Get Started
Tax planning is an essential aspect of personal and business finance. It involves analyzing your financial situation and identifying strategies that can help you minimize your tax liabilities while maximizing your wealth. With proper tax planning, you can take advantage of available deductions, credits, and exemptions and reduce your overall tax burden.
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The Gig Worker’s Guide to Filing Taxes
Whether you're doing a "side hustle" to make extra cash or you work exclusively as a freelancer, you're not free from taxes! There are many benefits to being a gig worker, but the tax implications are more complex than most realize. Fortunately, we here at Gerstein's Tax Service are here to help.
Here's all you need to know about filing your taxes as a part of the growing gig economy.
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Managing your Wealth
We're happy to share with you Gerstein's January newsletter. As always, we've included articles that we think could be important to you. Among the topics featured in this issue are what experts see ahead for stocks and the economy, applying for college financial aid, preparing for long-term healthcare, the need for a personal wealth advisor, historical charts of stock-market returns and volatility.
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A Guide to 2022 Estate & Gift Tax Planning and Retirement
We're happy to share with you Gerstein's September newsletter. As always, we've included articles that we think could be important to you. Among the topics featured in this issue are catching up on retirement savings, a guide to 2022 estate & gift tax planning, knowing who's exempt from the 10-year liquidation rule for inherited pension accounts, and taking distributions from your retirement account before age 59½ without penalty.
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Tax Hikes and Planning Ahead
We hope you all had a great summer! We are happy to share the latest issue of Gerstein’s Brooklyn Tax Service newsletter. In it you’ll find practical information on topics like: six steps to take after a data breach, a new tax rate, threshold for medical-expense deductions, and the federal debt.
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The Many Benefits of Tax Planning
We hope you’re staying safe and that you’re summer is off to a great start. We encourage you to read the latest issue of Gerstein’s Brooklyn Tax Service newsletter. In it you’ll find practical information on topics like: proposed tax hikes coming, choosing beneficiaries of your choice, meme stocks, the importance of tax planning, a new fraud targeting Amazon Prime customers.
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Consider Tax Minimization Strategies by Planning Ahead
We hope you’re staying safe and that you’re making the best of the changes in these challenging times. We’re pleased to send you the latest issue of the Gerstein Tax Service newsletter. In it you’ll find practical information on topics like how proper planning is important when starting a business; various ways on strategically withdrawing from qualified retirement accounts; and the need for a proactive look on how the pandemic may have abruptly changed your tax and financial situations.
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Year-End Tax Planning
We hope you’re staying safe and that you’re making the best of the changes in these challenging times. We’re pleased to send you the latest issue of the Gerstein Tax Service newsletter. In it you’ll find practical information on topics like how proper planning is important when starting a business; various ways on strategically withdrawing from qualified retirement accounts; and the need for a proactive look on how the pandemic may have abruptly changed your tax and financial situations.
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Tax Planning in a Pandemic
We hope you’re staying safe and that you’re making the best of the changes in these soul-challenging times. Despite the obstacles presented by the virus, we remain fully operational - thanks to our technology and team.
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How to Navigate RMDs, Covid-19 Correction, & More
We hope this letter finds you well during this difficult time. Despite the obstacles presented by the virus, we remain fully operational - thanks to our technology.
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Five Key Factors in Funding a Child's Education
We hope everyone’s 2020 is off to a great start! In this version of our quarterly newsletter you will find additional information on the ever-changing tax code and the impact on taxpayers.
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Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill, Save Money, & More
We hope you're getting the chance to enjoy some of these fall days to the fullest! If you'd like a quick break from the foliage and fall activities, we encourage you to read our quarterly newsletter.
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Giving to Charity from an IRA to Reduce Your Tax Bill, HSAs vs FSAs, and More!
Wow! How things have changed since we opened our doors 40 years ago! No e-mails, Internet, laptops, e-commerce, or (gasp!) even cell phones…
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Introducing Our Newsletter
We’re delighted to launch the Gerstein Tax Service quarterly newsletter! As you know, we’ve been helping our clients prepare their tax returns and…
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