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2026 IRS Contribution Limits for Retirement, 529, and HSA Accounts & Updated Federal Tax Brackets
Key IRS changes and updates for 2026 including tax brackets, contribution limits to tax-advantaged retirement & savings plans like 401ks, IRAs, HSAs, 529s, and more
How Capital Gains Are Taxed: Short-Term Vs Long-Term Gains
What classifies as a capital asset, when taxes on earnings are owed, short-term vs long-term capital gains tax rates, & tax strategy when selling appreciated assets
How Do Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Work, and Should I Accept Them as Compensation for a Side Gig, Advisory, or Employed Position?
What Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are, pros and cons of accepting them as payment or compensation for side gigs, advisory, or employed positions, & tax implications
How Does the Big Beautiful Bill Impact Physicians?
Ways in which the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill impacts physicians in terms of healthcare, patient care, taxes, student loans, estate planning, businesses, & side gigs
How to Fill Out A W4 Form and When to Update Your Tax Withholdings
Step by step guide on how to fill out or update a W4 form to accurately withhold federal income taxes to prevent overpaying or owing money
Filing Your Tax Return: Tips and A Checklist
A checklist for things to do or check on before filing your tax return with the IRS to optimize deductions & reduce audit risk and penalties
How Federal Income Tax Brackets Work and Marginal Income Tax Rates in 2025
How federal income tax brackets work, marginal income tax rates in 2025 & 2024, & differences between marginal, flat, & effective tax rates
The Augusta Rule: A Tax Deduction For Renting Your Home to Your Business
How business owners can rent their personal home to their business without paying federal income tax, but still take a deduction for expense
Tax Deductions for Telemedicine Physicians
Tax deductions that physicians doing telemedicine as self employed or 1099 contractors can potentially take, such as equipment & licensing
1031 Exchange: Tax Strategy and Estate Planning Tool for the Real Estate Investor
How doing a 1031 exchange by the rules at the time of sale of a real estate investment can allow you to defer paying capital gains taxes.
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