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๐Ÿ’ญ Is Social Security taxable? Sometimes โ€” and hereโ€™s why.Originally it was tax-free. Changes in the 1980s and 1990s made...
02/25/2026

๐Ÿ’ญ Is Social Security taxable? Sometimes โ€” and hereโ€™s why.

Originally it was tax-free. Changes in the 1980s and 1990s made up to 85% potentially taxable, and those income thresholds were never adjusted for inflation โ€” so more retirees are affected today.

Good news: recent tax law increased the standard deduction (roughly ~$6K more for seniors), which may help offset some taxable income.

The key takeaway: Social Security taxation is really about how all your other income fits together. Smart planning can often reduce the impact.

Reach out today and let us help you!

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ€ Winning the lottery feels luckyโ€”until tax season reminds you itโ€™s a shared prize.
09/09/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ€ Winning the lottery feels luckyโ€”until tax season reminds you itโ€™s a shared prize.

This or That: Splurge now โœจ or Save for later ๐Ÿ’ฐ? Which financial habit are you sticking with?
09/04/2025

This or That: Splurge now โœจ or Save for later ๐Ÿ’ฐ? Which financial habit are you sticking with?

Hard work builds strong futures. Wishing you a Happy Labor Day filled with gratitude and relaxation.
09/01/2025

Hard work builds strong futures. Wishing you a Happy Labor Day filled with gratitude and relaxation.

FACT: The IRS handles more than 250 million returns annually. Thatโ€™s a lot of W-2s, 1099s, and coffee. โ˜•
08/19/2025

FACT: The IRS handles more than 250 million returns annually. Thatโ€™s a lot of W-2s, 1099s, and coffee. โ˜•

๐Ÿšซ FALSE โ€” Skipping your return could mean saying goodbye to refunds you deserve! ๐Ÿ’ธ
08/14/2025

๐Ÿšซ FALSE โ€” Skipping your return could mean saying goodbye to refunds you deserve! ๐Ÿ’ธ

Those IRS letters arenโ€™t love notes ๐Ÿ’Œ โ€” open them before they open a case! ๐Ÿ“ฌ
08/11/2025

Those IRS letters arenโ€™t love notes ๐Ÿ’Œ โ€” open them before they open a case! ๐Ÿ“ฌ

How many squares can you cross off?
07/31/2025

How many squares can you cross off?

Back to school = back to savings ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ฐ Check out this tax tip for students and parents!
07/29/2025

Back to school = back to savings ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ฐ Check out this tax tip for students and parents!

Getting married changes more than your last name โ€“ it can impact your taxes too! ๐Ÿ“โœ… 1. Update Your Name & AddressIf you ...
07/25/2025

Getting married changes more than your last name โ€“ it can impact your taxes too! ๐Ÿ“

โœ… 1. Update Your Name & Address
If you changed your name, notify Social Security to match IRS records.

โœ… 2. Check Your Withholding
Your combined income may move you into a different tax bracket. Adjust your W-4 with your employer to avoid surprises.

โœ… 3. Choose Your Filing Status
Most couples benefit from Married Filing Jointly, but sometimes Married Filing Separately saves more โ€“ especially if you have student loans or medical expenses.

โœ… 4. Combine Your Tax Documents
Be sure to gather BOTH spousesโ€™ income and deductions when filing next year.

๐Ÿค” Which one are YOU picking? โฌ‡๏ธ
07/23/2025

๐Ÿค” Which one are YOU picking? โฌ‡๏ธ

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