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Proactive tax strategies and advice that minimize your tax liabilities while still achieving your investment and other financial goals.
Tax preparation season is probably not a season that you enjoy- especially if you are preparing your own taxes and you live in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. A daunting task because of complicated, intricate and constantly changing regulations, it is nearly impossible to make sure you are completing your taxes properly and in a timely manner. This includes not underpaying but, more importantly, not overpaying–to increase your bottom line.
Scott M. Aber, CPA realizes your dilemma and has amassed a knowledge base of all facets of the tax preparation process. We prepare personal income tax returns, provide business tax services, and offer holistic financial advice. It’s always a good time for high net worth taxpayers to revisit their plan to see how they might be impacted and what opportunities there are to generate tax savings. The Scott M. Aber, CPA is a member of the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches (CTC). Tax planning, identifying deductions and discovering credits or loopholes are just a few of the CTC’s strategic goals. The CTC organization demands advanced training, excellence and upholds a strict Code of Ethics, which is why they are less than 200 professionals in just 40 states who have been granted this elite designation.
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This year brought challenges and disruptions that significantly impacted your personal and financial situations – COVID‑19, economic relief measures, new tax laws and political shifts.
Now is the time to consider your current tax strategies; first to ensure they are still meeting your needs, and also to take any last-minute steps that could save you money.
If you have questions—no matter how small—on how they fit into your specific financial plan, let’s discuss it when you schedule a consultation.
Max out your 401k Distribution
Max out your HSA Contribution
You may donate to charity directly from your IRA to reduce taxable income, even if you don’t itemize.
Medical expenses are deductible in excess of 7.5% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020; will be 10% of AGI in 2021.
With uncertainty regarding the outcome of the U.S. Senate election in Georgia, it is better to take capital gains before December 31, 2020.
Use Long-term Capital Losses to Offset Short-term Capital Gains. Overall loss deduction is limited to $3,000
There are many other opportunities to discuss as year-end approaches. Strategies such as deferral of income or prepayment of expenses can help reduce your tax obligation—or a different approach might be more suitable for you. As always, planning ahead can help position you for greater success. With a full complement of tax planning and consulting services, we can work closely with your investment, financial, and estate planning advisors to ensure you have a coordinated team working toward the same financial goals.
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