January 2023 Client Newsletter
Hello Again!
First Some Announcements:
- Your Investment Partners with Paul and Garrett is now up to ten episodes! If you have a minute come join us for an in-depth conversation about all things financial. Recent episodes include All About Annuities and End of Year Planning Ideas. (When you listen, give us a five-star review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation!)
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- Recent Blog Posts include: 5 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress, 3 Factors to Consider When Planning for the Future of Your Business and more.
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- Cash Management
- Rates have continued to rise. If you have additional cash still not earning much interest but you are not wanting to add it to the stock market, CD rates, money market rates, and bond rates offer a compelling alternative. Give us a call to discuss your situation!
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin
The IRS has been releasing ideas on how to prepare for your 2023 taxes. (More information can be found by clicking here.) We wanted to highlight a few key ideas to make your tax experience go as smooth as possible in 2023.
The first suggestion is to gather and organize your tax records. Double checking that you have all your expected tax information is easier said than done. For example, most income you receive is taxable and records might include:
Form W-2 – income from employer(s) Forms 1099 – from banks, investment companies, dividend distributions, pension, annuity, or retirement plan income. Form 1099-K, 1099-MISC, other income statements for “gig economy” workers Form 1099-INT for interest income Other documentation from virtual currency transactions (cryptocurrencies) Form 1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement
Remember to notify the IRS if your address changes and to give the Social Security Administration a heads up if you have a legal name change.
A few 2022 specific changes for 2023 is no additional stimulus payments and some tax credits will return to the 2019 levels. There have been lots of changes thanks to COVID and the related bills passed by congress so be sure to work with your tax professional for all the additional documentation.
Taking a minute to review which documents you should expect is one way to be ready for the coming year. This can be as simple as looking at what you received last year which is a good starting point for this year. One nice addition is the IRS online portal.
The IRS has an online account portal where you may have access to a number of things including:
Economic Impact Payments Child Tax Credit Portal Key data from your most recent tax return Details around payment plans
More information about your online account can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account
At Ascend Investment Partners we are always happy to work with you tax professional to get your correct tax information. Documents relating to your accounts here will start being sent to you starting around the end of January. If you meet with your tax professional, please let them know you are working with us and share our contact information. With your permission we look forward to making the process as smooth as possible.
Have a Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Garrett G. Smith
Financial Advisor
Ascend Investment Partners
Paul M. Norman, CFP®
Senior Financial Advisor
Ascend Investment Partners
http://www.ascendinvestment.com/
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Fax: 801-476-1207
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Ogden, UT 84401
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