Episode #23

20/20 Money Episode 23 – Be Proactive With Your Tax Planning!!

April 20, 2019

In this week’s show, it’s all about taxes! You’ll learn how our federal tax system works, the difference between someone’s “top tax bracket” and what their marginal tax bracket is, and the different types of taxes that you’re obligated to pay based off the income that you earn. I’ll also share with you different planning strategies to consider whether you found yourself getting a refund or having to pay. From there, I’ll explain the difference between underpayment, late filing, and late payment penalties and which one you absolutely want to avoid. And finally, for those of you that find yourself in the situation of having to make a payment, I’ll discuss a practical way to proactively plan for those payments throughout the year so that you’re not surprised and scrambling for cash come tax day.

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12 Things to do with your refund

Avoiding 1099 Hell

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