The cost of earning a college degree remains an ever-present financial challenge for many families. In 2024, the average college tuition and fees climbed by around 5.5% at private schools and about 2 to 2.5% at public schools. Accordingly, it’s understandable that 93% of parents are concerned about inflation and increasing college costs.   The good...Read More

As college costs continue to rise, it’s important to explore tax planning strategies and education credits that can help manage tuition and expenses more effectively. According to 2024 statistics, the average cost of attending an in-state college is a total of $108,584 for four years, and that number climbs to $182,832 for out-of-state students and...Read More

One advantage of tax planning is that it provides more income throughout a lifetime, even and especially during your retirement years. Tax planning and management entails outlining the best tax strategies now and for years into the future. Therefore, when it comes to this in-depth tax planning, Social Security benefits and taxes should always be...Read More

Many individuals and businesses conduct tax planning initiatives of some sort before the annual mid-April federal filing deadline. From jotting down work expenses to logging away invoices and vendor payments, the importance of tax management in tax planning is readily apparent, even if it’s just to save a little time when it’s time to file...Read More

The importance of tax planning for small business owners extends well past the April 15 deadline. Instead, it’s a year-long process that requires in-depth financial planning and tax strategies that will save owners money for the long term.  An expert in small business accounting services like Saddock Advisory can help create this roadmap of initiatives...Read More

One of the most significant advantages of tax planning is making the most out of the deductions and credits at your disposal. Additionally, it’s important to ensure that your annual taxes will result in a hefty federal and/or state refund.   Anticipating that check or direct deposit is arguably the best part of tax season for...Read More

Whether you are an employed individual or a business owner, a tax professional can uncover the benefits and advantages of tax planning throughout the year, not just in the weeks leading up to the April 15 filing deadline.  However, different professionals often offer different types of accounting services.  Therefore, enlisting a tax professional that is best...Read More

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began to officially accept and process tax returns on January 29, 2024. Therefore, as the April 15 deadline approaches, it’s an excellent time to take stock of your annual returns and determine if there are any opportunities to save money and time.  Tax planning and preparation is a continual initiative....Read More

While the upcoming holidays are understandably at the forefront of many peoples’ minds, the end of the year marks an opportunity to start preparing for your 2023 annual taxes (due on April 18, 2024) and your tax strategies in the year ahead. Tax preparation and planning are essential at any time of the year, but...Read More

There is a wealth of options when it comes to tax planning strategies for college students, which can start years before a child starts filling out their college applications. Tax planning and preparation can go a long way to lighten the financial burden of a college education. We will also explore different options, like tax-free...Read More