Taxes

Articles cover retirement savings, IRS programs, tax brackets, exemptions, and credits for individuals.

SEP-IRA Vs SIMPLE IRA: Which Plan Is Cheaper And Easier For My LLC

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

A SEP-IRA is almost always cheaper and easier for a single-member LLC with no employees because it has zero annual filing requirements and you can skip contributions in lean years,...

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Solo 401(k) Vs SEP-IRA: Which Plan Lets Me Save More At My Income

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

At almost any income level, a Solo 401(k) lets you save more because you can contribute both as the employee ($23,000 in 2024, plus catch-up) and as the employer (up...

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Which Accounts Should I Withdraw From First To Minimize Taxes

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Generally, withdraw from taxable brokerage accounts first, then tax-deferred accounts like traditional IRAs, and finally tax-free Roth accounts to let your money grow tax-free the longest. However, the optimal order...

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Are Home Equity Loan And HELOC Interest Tax Deductible

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Home equity loan and HELOC interest is only tax-deductible if you used the borrowed money to buy, build, or substantially improve the home that secures the loan. Interest on funds...

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Are Bank Account Bonuses Taxable And How To Report Them

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Yes, bank account bonuses are taxable interest income, not free gifts. You report the full amount on Schedule B of your Form 1040, even if you don't receive a 1099-INT....

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How Does The Net Investment Income Tax Affect My Capital Gains

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Yes, if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly), you'll owe an additional 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on your capital gains - but...

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How Does The Pro Rata Rule Affect My Roth Conversion Taxes

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

The pro rata rule forces you to pay taxes on a proportional amount of your pre-tax IRA balance during a Roth conversion, preventing you from cherry-picking only after-tax dollars to...

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How To Calculate Cost Basis For Stock Sold From An Employee Stock Purchase Plan

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Your cost basis is the purchase price you actually paid (the discounted price) plus the ordinary income you recognized from the bargain element, which is the discount you received on...

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How To Use Tax-Loss Harvesting To Offset Capital Gains

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Tax-loss harvesting offsets capital gains by selling investments that have lost value to realize a loss, which directly cancels out your realized capital gains dollar-for-dollar, and up to $3,000 of...

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What Happens To My 401k Taxes If I Leave My Job Before Retirement

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Leaving your job does not trigger immediate taxes on your 401k. You only pay income taxes and a potential 10% penalty if you actually withdraw the money; leaving it in...

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What Is A Wash Sale And How Do I Avoid It When Tax-Loss Harvesting

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

No, if you buy the same or 'substantially identical' security within 30 days before or after the sale, the IRS disallows the loss under the wash sale rule. The disallowed...

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How Do I Report The Sale Of My Primary Home And Qualify For The Capital Gains Exclusion

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

If you qualify, you likely don't need to report the sale at all unless you received a Form 1099-S. If you must report it, you claim the Section 121 exclusion...

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