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Thursday March 28, 2024
Personal Planner
Many people use their annual gift exclusion as part of an overall estate planning strategy.
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Savvy Living
Who should get screened for lung cancer and what are the Medicare coverage guidelines? I quit smoking many years ago, but I am unsure if I should be screened.
Despite not having smoked for many years, you may still be due for an annual lung cancer screening, based on new recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
The new guidelines state that adults ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or previously smoked the equivalent of one pack a day for 20 years should get an annual low-dose computed tomography scan (LDCT scan). This would apply regardless of how long ago you quit.
ACS cancer screening guidelines previously said that those who quit 15 or more years ago were not eligible...More |
Washington News
On March 18, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers that the April 15 filing deadline is quickly approaching. To assist taxpayers, the IRS offered ten tips to help avoid tax errors and speed up any potential refund.
Tax-Related Paperwork Taxpayers should collect all Forms W-2 and 1099. You may have other paperwork that supports your charitable tax deductions, education credits and mortgage interest payments. You should also have access to your 2022 tax return.
Electronic Filing There are several ways to file electronic returns. Taxpayers can use the IRS Free File program or the new Direct File Pilot which is now available in 12 states. Filing online...More |
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