As you start to compile the documents you need for filing your tax return, it might be helpful to reference our flowchart below in determining what documents are needed. It is important to wait for all of your tax documents to arrive before filing, especially if you are thinking of filing your taxes early this year. Keep in mind the following:
The start of a New Year is a good time to share our financial checklist. Here are some priorities for you to review, plan for, and update in 2025. As Financial Advisors, we are dedicated to educating our clients and our community about the importance of their financial health. We hope you find this checklist helpful! You can download the checklist here:
What 5 things should you be thinking about at the end of the year when it comes to your finances? 1. Review your personal budget and commit to a savings plan for 2025. 2. Review your long-term investment strategy...
Prior to tax year 2022, 529 contributions were not tax-deductible. For 2022 and beyond, the New Jersey College Affordability Act allows 3 kinds of income tax deductions if your gross income is $200,000 or less on your tax return. The NJ Division of Taxation outlines them as follows:
Can I do a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from my Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? This post provides guidelines for taking QCDs from IRAs. You need to be at least age 70 ½ before you can make a QCD. A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a way to support charities while also reducing taxable income created by your IRA distribution. This flowchart addresses common issues pertaining to QCD rules, including:
Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Will my son’s summer income count for financial aid?”, originally published in June 2024.
Medicare is health insurance for individuals who are 65 and older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or those who have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Sclerosis (ALS). The Medicare annual open enrollment period for the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans begins Oct. 15, 2024, and runs through December 7, 2024. You can change your Medicare Advantage and Part D plans without special enrollment requirements.
Our September 12th blog post focused on some basic information about Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This post provides guidelines for taking withdrawals from Traditional IRAs that have been inherited. Reference this flow chart for guidance with your RMDs from an Inherited IRA. If you inherit an IRA, you must determine:
The purpose of this blog is to present some basic information about Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): Traditional and Roth IRAs and the differences between them. Inherited IRAs have different withdrawal guidelines, and these should be carefully reviewed. Contributions for tax-year 2024 can be made from January 1, 2024 – April 15, 2025. What is an IRA? An IRA is an Individual Retirement Account...
James Jacob Suazo, Baron Financial Group Advisor, recently joined the board of directors for The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC). As an SFIC scholarship recipient, James is enthusiastic about the impact it had in his life and its importance going forward.
Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Presented by James Suazo, ChFC®. Today’s question is on Estate Planning. Do I need an Estate Plan? What are the three basic estate planning documents? View or listen to our video to learn more
Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Can I get Social Security from a domestic partnership?”, originally published in March 2024.