Dr. Friday explains why she is a strong advocate for health savings accounts (HSAs), even though she doesn’t sell insurance. She describes how HSAs can grow and help cover medical […]
Dr. Friday encourages taxpayers to think beyond filing their 2025 return and start planning for 2026. She highlights common events like conversions, real estate sales, and IRA moves that can […]
Dr. Friday explains that retirement plan contribution limits keep increasing with inflation and highlights catch-up contribution rules. She encourages taxpayers to take advantage of these options as they approach retirement. […]
Dr. Friday explains how inflation and income changes can affect tax brackets and credit eligibility. She warns that raises can sometimes push taxpayers out of credits like EITC or the […]
Dr. Friday explains why permanent tax provisions make long-term planning easier than laws that constantly expire. She also clarifies how enrolled agents help taxpayers plan, prepare, and handle IRS issues. […]
Dr. Friday explains that the cash charitable deduction limit is now permanent at 60% of income. She also discusses how the higher standard deduction makes itemizing harder and why bunching […]
Dr. Friday explains that the alternative minimum tax (AMT) thresholds remain in place. She discusses why AMT can surprise taxpayers, especially when large capital gains are involved. Transcript G’day, I’m […]
Dr. Friday reminds taxpayers that today is an important deadline for the final estimated tax payment. She explains that missing it can trigger penalties and encourages making the payment to […]
Dr. Friday introduces herself as an enrolled agent who focuses on tax preparation and IRS representation. She explains the types of situations where professional help can make a difference, from […]
Dr. Friday explains that the estate and gift tax exemption stays at a higher level, giving families more certainty. She notes how that stability can help with long-term gifting and […]
Dr. Friday breaks down the 20% QBI deduction and why its permanency is good news for eligible taxpayers. She shares a simple example showing how big the deduction can be […]
Dr. Friday explains the mortgage interest deduction limits and why only a portion of interest may be deductible for larger loans. She also notes that some older mortgages may be […]