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Does Being Married Cost You More Than Being Single?

Do you pay more or less income tax being married? Or, being single? Hmmm…well, it depends. There are no easy answers in the tax world. To make a long story, short – the so-called marriage penalties or marriage bonuses “generally occur when certain tax brackets and/or tax deductions for married couples aren’t twice the same amount for single taxpayers.” These marriage penalties or bonuses occur in numerous sections of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

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Did you Get Conned in an ERC Scam?

You wondered at the time whether it was a scam, right? And now you regularly see news reports about ERC scams. Employee retention credit scams, that is. And so, two questions. Did you get scammed? And if so, what should you do at this point? Fortunately, you can probably answer this question pretty easily.

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Knowing Your Tax Rate

When dealing with various financial circumstances such as promotions, benefits, and marriage or divorce, it can be difficult to determine how much in taxes you will owe to the federal government. This article from Kiplinger written by Rocky Mengle serves as a great refresher for understanding taxes which can help you plan for your financial future.

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Taxes for Military Retirees

For the abundance of current and former armed service members here in Dayton and beyond, this article looks at the 10 states where retired veterans receive the least in tax benefits. Many states offer tax breaks for retirees and have additional tax breaks for veteran pensions while others do not. This article raises important questions for veterans to consider in their retirement planning.

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