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Recent News & Blog / Individual Tax

  • Don’t overlook taxes when contemplating a move to another state

    When you retire, you may want to move to another state, perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be closer to family members. Don’t forget to factor state and local taxes into the equation. You should also consider property and sales taxes, as well as any state estate taxes. We can answer any questions and file required tax returns. Contact the CPA's and business tax advisors at SEK for your tax questions, tax updates and more tax tips.

  • Court awards and out-of-court settlements may (or may not) be taxed

    Monetary awards and settlements are paid for many reasons. By law, individuals can exclude from gross income damages that are received on account of personal physical injury or physical sickness. Contact the CPA's and business tax advisors at SEK for tax tips, financial guidance and more questions!

  • 2024 Rates & Dates

    The IRS recently released the 2024 rates and dates, which includes the following:

  • Don’t forget to empty out your flexible spending account

    If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an important date coming up. You may have to use the money in the account by year-end or you’ll lose it (unless your employer has a grace period).

  • Key 2024 inflation-adjusted tax amounts for individuals

    The IRS recently announced various 2024 inflation-adjusted federal tax amounts that affect individual taxpayers.

  • 11 Exceptions to the 10% penalty tax on early IRA withdrawals

    If you’re facing a serious cash shortfall, one possible solution is to take an early withdrawal from your traditional IRA. That means one before you’ve reached age 59½. For this purpose, traditional IRAs include simplified employee pension (SEP-IRA) and SIMPLE-IRA accounts.

  • What you need to know about restricted stock awards and taxes

    Restricted stock awards are a popular way for companies to offer equity-oriented executive compensation. Some businesses offer them instead of stock option awards. The reason: Options can lose most or all of their value if the price of the underlying stock takes a dive.

  • 2023 Year-End Year-Round Tax Planning Guide

    At SEK, we are dedicated to helping you maximize your income through a variety of tax-saving strategies. We are excited to share our 2023 Year-End Year-Round Tax Planning Guide, which includes:

  • 2024 Cost of Living Adjustments

    The IRS recently released the 2024 cost of living adjustments for retirement plans and related items. You can view the updated numbers below or click the button at the bottom to view a printable version!

  • Facing a future emergency? Two new tax provisions may soon provide relief

    Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: You have a financial emergency and need to get your hands on some cash.

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