Dr. Friday explains that the higher estate and gift tax exclusion continues and rises with inflation. She shares why this helps families plan wealth transfers and when you…
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Dr. Friday Tax Tips - One Minute Moment
One-minute tax tips from Dr. Friday. Quick answers to the questions clients ask most, more than nine hundred of them.
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Dr. Friday explains why the premium tax credit through the Marketplace can be confusing and how it is based on your taxable income. She warns that income changes…
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Tax-Free Transit and Parking Fringe Benefits
Dr. Friday explains how employer-provided commuting benefits like transit passes and workplace parking can be tax-free. She notes that inflation adjustments may raise the monthly limits and that…
ListenDr. Friday explains how the Social Security wage base keeps rising and can increase payroll taxes for many workers. She also notes that Medicare tax stays uncapped, so…
ListenDr. Friday explains that long-term capital gains rates still generally fall into the 0%, 15%, and 20% brackets. She also reminds higher earners to factor in the 3.8%…
ListenDr. Friday closes out January by reminding listeners that tax season is underway. She shares a simple system for gathering W-2s and 1099-Rs and using SmartVault to speed…
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Know Your Income to Maximize the EITC
Dr. Friday explains why knowing your earned income and investment numbers matters for tax planning. She shares how tracking those numbers can help maximize credits and avoid unpleasant…
ListenDr. Friday explains how marriage and divorce affect your taxes, especially filing status. She clarifies that a divorce at any point in the year counts for the entire…
ListenDr. Friday explains that the earned income tax credit amount hasn’t changed much, but the IRS audits these claims frequently. She stresses the importance of documenting where a…
ListenDr. 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…
ListenDr. 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…
ListenDr. 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…
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