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What’s the Difference Between Marginal and Effective Tax Rates?
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
In order to explain the difference between “marginal” and “effective” tax rates, it’s important to first dispel a common misconception:…
Analyzing Your Tax Return
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
Another tax season is upon us. Many people tuck their tax return and supporting documents into a folder and hand…
What You Can Learn From Your W-2 Tax Form
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
Only employees will receive a W-2. As you review your W-2, here are some of the key line items to…
What You Can Learn From Your 1099 Tax Forms
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
The first thing to know about 1099s is that there are several different subtypes: 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, and so…
What You Can Learn from Your Tax Return: Form 1040
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
Between the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), SECURE ACTs, and the changes to the 1040 tax form(s)…
Your 2018 Tax Fact Sheet
• Written By Paul Staib | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), MBA, RICP®
The turn of the calendar page usually ushers in a few small tax adjustments – allowable 401(k) and IRA contributions…