Posts by Marissa Barnhill
How Donating Appreciated Stock Can Make Your Giving More Tax-Efficient
As the year comes to an end, many people begin thinking about the causes they want to support. Writing a check or making an online donation can feel simple, but…
Read MoreHow to Use Qualified Charitable Distributions to Lower Taxes in Retirement
For many retirees, the transition from saving to withdrawing can feel bittersweet. After decades of building up retirement accounts, the IRS eventually requires you to start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs), even…
Read MoreHow a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy Can Simplify Giving in a High-Income Year
A high-income year can bring both excitement and challenge. It might reflect a business milestone, the sale of an investment, or a well-earned bonus. Along with that success often comes a higher…
Read MoreHow to Create a Living Will in California: Step-by-Step Guide
Many Californians assume their loved ones “just know” what they’d want in a medical emergency, but without a living will in California, those wishes may never be followed. In difficult moments, families…
Read MoreExtra Deduction for Seniors 2025: What Turning 65 Means Under the One Big, Beautiful Bill
The One Big, Beautiful Bill became law in 2025 and quickly drew attention for freezing tax brackets and raising estate exemptions. Those headline changes shaped much of the early discussion,…
Read MoreCar Loan Interest Deduction 2025 for Retirees and Tax Planning Tips
When the One Big, Beautiful Bill became law in 2025, much of the attention focused on its impact on tax brackets and estate exemptions. While those headline changes shaped early…
Read MoreRetirement Taxes on Overtime and Tips: What the One Big, Beautiful Bill Changed
When the One Big Beautiful Bill became law in July 2025, most of the focus landed on estate tax changes and frozen income brackets. However, tucked inside the legislation are two overlooked…
Read MoreRetirement Tax Deductions 2025: What Pre-Retirees Should Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, made headlines for freezing tax brackets and raising estate exemptions. While those changes captured most of the…
Read More2025 Tax Deductions You Don’t Want to Miss: OBBBA Planning Strategies
When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, it locked in several tax provisions and introduced a handful of new benefits. While many changes are permanent,…
Read MoreRoth Conversions and Medicare Premiums: Understanding the IRMAA Tradeoff
Roth conversions have become a popular tax strategy for those looking to reduce future taxable income. By moving funds from a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA, you…
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