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Tax Planning Tips for Divorce: What You Need to Know

Family & education

In this episode, Dr. Friday discusses the tax implications of divorce. Learn how to navigate financial pitfalls, minimize taxes, and avoid unexpected liabilities before finalizing your divorce.

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Understanding Phase-Outs for Tax Credits

Deductions & credits

Dr. Friday explains phase-out thresholds for tax credits like child tax credits, adoption credits, and education deductions. She highlights how marriage can impact eligibility.

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Marriage and Taxes: Understanding the Penalties

Family & education

Dr. Friday discusses how marriage can impact your taxes, including penalties on capital gains, child tax credits, and educational savings. She highlights why understanding these tax rules is…

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How 529 Plans Help Save for Education

Family & education

Dr. Friday explains the benefits of 529 savings plans, including the ability to contribute five years' worth of gifting at once. She highlights how these funds can grow…

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Maximizing Educational Tax Benefits

Family & education

Dr. Friday explains various education-related tax benefits, including student loan interest deductions, employee tuition assistance, and tax-free scholarships. She highlights income limits and how 529 plans can help…

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Understanding Income: What Needs to Be Reported?

Family & education

In this episode, Dr. Friday breaks down what counts as taxable income and clears up common misconceptions. She emphasizes the importance of reporting all income sources, including business…

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Claiming College Tax Credits: 1098-T & 529 Plans

Family & education

If you or your child is in college, don’t miss out on valuable education tax credits! To qualify, you need Form 1098-T, which details tuition payments, scholarships, and…

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Understand the 2024 Child Tax Credit Changes

Deductions & credits

The 2024 Child Tax Credit has reverted to $2,000 per child after the temporary increase under the American Rescue Plan in 2021. Children over 17 qualify for only…

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Maximize Savings with the 2024 Adoption Tax Credit

Deductions & credits

The 2024 Adoption Tax Credit offers adoptive parents up to $16,810 as a dollar-for-dollar reduction of their tax liability. Unlike deductions, this credit directly lowers the taxes owed,…

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Gifting Money: What You Need to Know About Taxes

Estate, gifts & inheritance

Did you know that gifting money to your children doesn't offer a tax deduction? In this episode, Dr. Friday clarifies common misconceptions about monetary gifts. While your children…

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