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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hefty tax bill? Let us leave you a few tips\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody likes a high bill…whether it\u2019s your cable or tax bill! You may not be able to avoid paying the IRS, but there are ways to lower your tax liability. Let us show you a few ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. It\u2019s never too late to plan ahead\u2026contribute to your retirement plan!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contributions to a tax deferred<\/em> traditional individual retirement arrangement (IRA)<\/a> account lowers your taxable income<\/a>, so you\u2019ll owe less to the IRS. Regardless of standard deduction or itemized deductions, you\u2019ll save money on your tax bill right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> Traditional IRAs are tax-deferred and not exempt. This means you\u2019ll still owe taxes to the IRS but generally at retirement when your taxable income will be much lower. IRA contributions are allowed until the tax deadline every year which is generally around mid-April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Invest in your health to decrease your taxable income.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enroll in a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer. Because health is wealth!<\/a> \u00a0This allows you to put money away for medical expenses and dependent care. FSAs are \u201cuse it or lose it\u201d – so be sure to use your benefits before they expire at the end of each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> FSAs paycheck contributions are tax-exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Do good<\/em>, save good<\/em>!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can save money on your taxes by adding charity donations as write offs<\/a>. This includes donations of money, clothes, and other essential items. If you\u2019ve supported a charity through volunteer work, you can even claim expenses for travel and administrative costs. Yes, it saves to do greater good! It\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: <\/strong> You must itemize to deduct your charitable donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Bundle your deductions.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can bundle your deductions by putting two years of contributions into one year. Or you can itemize deductions every other year. Bundling your deductions will make more of a difference with smaller deductions being accumulated.  For example, instead of donating $5,000 to charity annually, you can give $10,000 every two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. It can get expensive to be your own boss. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re self-employed or an independent contractor<\/a>, you can save money on your taxes by knowing what is tax deductible.\u00a0 Eligible expenses include office supplies, the home office space deduction, utilities and insurance. Business driving expenses including mileage, parking and tolls can also be deducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need help lowering your tax bill? File with ezTaxReturn.com <\/a>today and let us help you get the tax breaks you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024). Hefty tax bill? Let us leave you a few tips\u2026 Nobody likes a high bill…whether it\u2019s your cable or tax bill! You may not be able to avoid paying the IRS, but there are ways to lower your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":32232,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\n5 Tips to Soften the Blow of High Tax Bill<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may not be able to avoid paying the IRS, but there are ways to reduce a high tax bill. 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