LIC TAX & Accounting Services

09/04/2026

Reminder: 3Q estimated taxes are due Tuesday, September 15th. Here are some things to consider.

If you have not already done so, please plan to make your third quarter estimated tax payment. The due date is Tuesday, September 15th.

09/02/2026

Small financial moves can pay off for years. Discover tax breaks for education, simple tax-planning strategies, ways to make banks compete for you, and how to avoid the technology upgrade tax.

College and trade schools are investments that can pay dividends for years. The same can be true of a few smart tax habits repeated year after year. In this month’s newsletter, we take a closer look at tax breaks for post-secondary education along with practical tax planning moves that can del...

08/28/2026

Charitable deductions are frequently challenged or denied during an IRS review. Protect your deduction by understanding the documentation and requirements before making a donation.

Too often a charitable tax deduction is disallowed upon review by the IRS. Don't let this happen to you. Here is what you need to know.

08/21/2026

When an interest rate matters. This is what you need to know.

The IRS often sees the transfer of funds as a loan, whether there is a loan agreement or not. This also means there is an implied term and interest payment. When the IRS says a transaction is a loan, what interest rate do they use? Enter AFRs. Here is what you need to know.

08/14/2026

The amount of your tax bill is often dependent on your age and the age of your children. You need to plan accordingly. Here are the details.

As your children age, you can easily be surprised by a larger tax bill. To help ease the possible burden, here are some possible tax hits to prepare for as your children grow older.

08/07/2026

Time to plan for new contribution levels for your health savings account. Find the 2026 limits here.

Contribution limits for the ever-popular health savings account (HSA) are outlined for 2026. Now is a great time to review your situation and make adjustments as appropriate.

08/05/2026

Tax savings come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some life events that require your attention if you do not wish to have a tax surprise latter on during the year.

Sometimes the biggest financial opportunities come from paying attention to the details. In this issue, we highlight the details of several tax rules that can impact many of your life's important milestones. You'll also find an overview of the increased business mileage rates for the second half of....

07/31/2026

Before school gets going this fall, check out these school expenses that might help you decrease your tax bill.

Time to buy school supplies? Pay for field trips? Is any of this tax deductible? Here are some ideas to find a tax break in the back-to-school rush.

07/24/2026

Your traditional 401(k) statement is not telling you the whole story.

Every dollar in that account went in pre tax. You got the deduction on the way in. The IRS collects on the way out.

That means part of your balance was never really yours. It is a tax bill that has been quietly growing alongside your investments for decades.

And at a certain age, required minimum distributions force you to start withdrawing whether you need the money or not. Those withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. A large enough balance can push you into a higher bracket, raise your Medicare premiums, and make more of your Social Security taxable.

None of this is a reason to panic. It is a reason to plan.

The years between retirement and RMD age are some of the most valuable planning years you will ever get. Roth conversions, smart withdrawal sequencing, and charitable strategies can shrink that tax bill in a meaningful way. But the window narrows a little more every year you wait.

If you want to see what the tax bill inside your retirement accounts actually looks like, and what you can do about it, reach out to me or LIC Tax and Accounting.

07/24/2026

If you're age 70 or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 (or a total of $200,000 for joint filers) directly from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization without paying any tax.

Even though the higher standard deduction limits make charitable deductions harder to find, there are still great options to find tax breaks within your charitable giving. Here are some great tips.