Retirement Planning Means Peace of Mind in Boca Raton

Boca Raton offers beautiful beaches, world-class shopping, amazing restaurants and warm weather all year round, what’s not to love? That’s why, when thousands of Americans retire every year, many move to sunnier climates in Florida to enjoy the relaxation that comes with retirement. In a fluctuating economy, however, retirement planning doesn’t end on your last…

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Our 2013 Annual Year-End Tax Planning Letter

Anyone is permitted to make gifts of up to $14,000 per year to an unlimited number of people without having to pay gift taxes. Married couples can make combined gifts of up to $28,000. A married couple wishing to make gifts to two married children and four grandchildren can make gifts of up to $224,000 per year ($28,000 to each child, grandchild and child’s spouse) without paying any gift taxes.

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Our 2013 Annual Year-End Tax Planning Letter

One of the biggest deductions available to all businesses, and one that will be dramatically reduced in 2014, is the Section 179 expensing election. This is the last year for expensing up to $500,000 of Section 179 property. The maximum amounts drops to $25,000 next year!

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Retirement Contribution and Other Limitations for 2013

Westchester tax preparers at Herman & Company CPA’s have all the answers to your personal finance questions! The IRS has announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting the dollar limitations for retirement plans, deductions, and other items. Several of the limitations are higher for 2013 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the statutory threshold. However, some…

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