Tax Breaks for Older Adults and Retirees
Everyone wants to save money on their taxes, and retirees and older adults are no exception. If you’re 50 or older, here are six tax tips that could help you do just that.
Standard Mileage Rates for 2022
Starting January 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck are as follows:
58.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from the rate for 2021
18 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces, up 2 cents from the rate for 2021, and
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. The charitable rate is set by statute and remains unchanged.
Getting Ready for the 2022 Tax Filing Season
While filing your tax return promises to be just as complicated as always – especially if you received stimulus payments or advance child tax credit payments – there are steps that taxpayers can take right now to make sure their tax filing experience goes smoothly in 2022
Important Information About Charitable Giving This Year
The first step when deciding where to make donations is to visit IRS.gov and use the Tax Exempt Organization Search tool to search for information about an organization’s federal tax status and filings.
Tips To Avoid Credit Card Debt This Holiday Season
Credit card balances typically follow a seasonal pattern, increasing significantly in the fourth quarter, coinciding with holiday shopping, and millions of taxpayers are still carrying debt from last year’s holiday season. Whether you are diligent about paying your credit card in full every month or are still paying down debt from a previous spending spree, these tips will help you avoid overspending this year and keep credit card spending on track.
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