Here are 3 Great Reasons to Fund a Health Savings Account 1) Contributions are Tax Deductible To contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) you need to be eligible. To qualify you need to have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). There are two requirements for this. Having a minimum deductible and a maximum out… Continue Reading: 3 Great Reasons to Fund a Health Savings Account
Local Manchester, CT FA Thomas Scanlon quoted by CNBC.com on Thursday, May 16, 2024. KEY POINTS Many Americans are earning more on cash after interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve — and that income can trigger a surprise at tax time. “So many people were shocked by their cash interest earned” and taxes owed, said Boston-based certified financial… Continue Reading: Options to Reduce Taxes on Your Savings Interest
Kate Dore, CFP of CNBC.com quotes local Manchester, CT CFP Thomas Scanlon on Thursday, May 13, 2024. KEY POINTS As home values climb, more Americans owe capital gains taxes when selling property. But knowing how to calculate your home’s profit could reduce your bill, experts say. Most Americans do not owe taxes for selling a primary residence because of a… Continue Reading: Your Home Sale Could Trigger Capital Gains Taxes
Investors need to know the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free investing. Tax-Deferred Investing Investors can avail themselves to tax-deferred investing by contributing to their 401(k) plan at work or by funding their IRA. Contributions to these accounts are tax-deferred. The contributions are put in pre-tax. The funds grow tax deferred. When distributions are made from… Continue Reading: The Difference Between Tax-Deferred and Tax-Free Investing
1) College is Expensive Financing a college education today can be a big challenge. Having written some checks for college I find it handy to have a cold six pack close by. According to the College Board, the average tuition and fees at a private, nonprofit, four year school for 2023-2024 was $41,540. Either way,… Continue Reading: 5 Easy Reasons to Fund a 529 College Savings Plan
Local Raymond James Financial Advisor Thomas F. Scanlon, CFP, CPA of Manchester, CT quoted by CNBC.com on November 25, 2022. 3 lesser-known ways to trim your 2022 tax bill or boost your refund before year-end PUBLISHED FRI, NOV 25 202212:19 PM EST BY KATE DORE FOR CNBC After nearly a year of high inflation, rising… Continue Reading: CNBC Quotes Tom About Maximizing Your Tax Bracket
This article on savings during retirement is original content written by Manchester, CT Financial Advisor Thomas Scanlon, CFP®, CPA The Roth IRA and an IRA both offer different tax advantaged ways to save for retirement. If you are serious about your retirement plan take these 5 Easy Steps to Retirement. Roth IRA In 2021, investors… Continue Reading: The Difference Between a Roth IRA and an IRA