Threats, Traps, and Tips for Tax Season

Tax season is officially here for 2023 and while many of us will slowly ease into it, now is the time to start thinking about what you need to accomplish over the next few months.

In this episode, Don is going to help you prepare for tax season by explaining the key documents that you’ll want to be on the lookout for, highlighting the financial planning conversations you need to be having with your advisor, and sharing a few tips for finding the right CPA.

 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• A new tax deadline for 2023. (4:11)
• The most common forms you’ll need to be on the lookout for. (7:37)
• The top financial planning action points to be considering. (12:04)
• What type of CPA would be the best fit for you? (17:28)
• Be mindful of these two things when preparing taxes with a CPA. (20:17)
• The most common missed tax planning opportunities. (23:13)

 

Additional resources to help you with tax season: 

Groundhog Day - https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/02/us/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-2023-trnd/index.html

 

Tax forms for 2022 filing - https://www.fool.com/taxes/the-13-most-common-tax-forms/

 

Tax Forms for retirees - https://advancedretirementstrategies.com/retiree-tax-document-checklist-what-documents-do-i-need-to-file-taxes/

 

Key Filing dates for 2022 Tax season - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2023/01/09/irs-taxes-file-efile-2023/11018054002/

 

IRA contribution rules - https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/traditional-ira/603958/traditional-ira-contribution-limits-for-2022

 

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