Scams targeting older adults can result in significant financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), people in the United States lost $12.5 billion in scams in 2024, and older adults tended to lose more money than younger folks. Those…
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/m6sxRp_p6B8 Confusion abounds when it comes to whether you should keep your personal documents and for how long. There are two types of people: those who throw out stuff…
If you’re managing a trust or estate, you may have to deal with estimated tax payments. In some cases, you can pass these tax payments to beneficiaries, rather than having the estate or trust pay them. This can be a…
This is a reminder, with a few days left in the year, to make sure you take advantage of your retirement contributions. In October 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced contribution limitation adjustments for employee retirement plans in response…
Watch “In The Legal Know” with Vincent J. Russo Vincent appeared on CFN Live on December 20th, 2023 to discuss“Year End Charitable Giving: IRS Tips” https://youtu.be/-YLyiKnZyFg Vincent J. Russo discusses how to maximize gifts with IRA funds, what you need…
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/-YLyiKnZyFg It is that time of year. There are just a few days left for charitable giving in 2023. Believe it or not, on December 16th, the IRS issued…
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On October 4, 2017, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it is recommending the complete withdrawal of the proposed regulations under Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code, which would have placed restrictions on liquidation of an interest…
As tax preparers, we see all kinds of taxpayers—organized, not organized, and some in the middle. Whether you come prepared with an accordion folder of neatly organized documents or an old shoe box with scraps of paper, you should be cautious in the way you keep your tax records.
Stories and warnings of identity theft, financial fraud, and scams are an everyday occurrence; these instances are a real concern to millions of Americans. The rise of identity theft, fraud, and scams should caution us to evaluate how we store our important data, such as our tax records.
Tax season is fast approaching and many taxpayers are reviewing their paperwork to figure out what documents are necessary and what can be discarded. This can be a daunting experience that leaves many with the question: how long should I keep my tax returns?
The length of time you should keep a tax-related document typically depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records. Generally, you should keep your records until the statute of limitations runs out.