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Common Forms for Taxes
Taxes can be confusing, but working with a CPA early helps avoid last-minute stress. Key tax forms to bring include W-2s, 1099s (NEC, R, SSA), and investment forms like 5498 and 1099-Composite. Understanding these forms ensures accurate filing. For guidance or help with your 2025 taxes, Whitaker-Myers Tax Advisors is ready to assist you through the process.

Logan Doup
Mar 314 min read
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The Overlooked Tax Credit: The Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit
Homeowners who install energy-efficient systems like heat pumps, skylights, or biomass stoves may qualify for the Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit—worth up to 30% of the cost. Caps apply, such as $2,000 for heat pumps and $600 for windows. To claim it, file IRS Form 5695 with your tax return. Before starting home upgrades, consult a tax professional to ensure eligibility. Whitaker Myers offers financial and tax guidance to help you save more this tax season.
Joseph Browning
Feb 202 min read
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End-of-year items that will prepare you for filing your 2023 taxes
As we head into Fall Weather, Football, Halloween, and the holidays, we are getting close to the 2023 Tax Filing Season. As this time of...

Kage Rush
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Understanding Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) in Retirement Plan Rollovers
The National Bureau of Labor Statistics did a study in August 2021 looking at the number of jobs that people born between 1957 and 1964,...

John-Mark Young
Sep 26, 20236 min read
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TAXES ARE IMPACTED BY YOUR SAVINGS & INVESTMENT CHOICES
Your Savings, Investments, & Taxes TAXES. Love or hate them, if you live in the United States of America, you can participate in our...

Logan Doup
May 4, 20235 min read
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STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS
With the advent of internet shopping and social media advertising, there has been a boom in small businesses over the last decade. In...

Nick Allen
Dec 8, 20223 min read
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LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAINS EXPLAINED
What happens when I sell a stock or bond that has increased in value? Have you been eyeing a new vehicle, rental property, or any...

Stephen Armstrong
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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2023 RETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS & TAX BRACKETS ANNOUNCED
It’s the super bowl for Financial Planners and Tax Planners! Ok, maybe that is a little extreme but every year the IRS announces changes...

John-Mark Young
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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2022 YEAR END PLANNING IDEAS: WHITAKER-MYERS WEALTH MANAGERS
Time flies! I was reminded of that saying this week as my wife began prepping for her 5th season of coaching high school girls'...

John-Mark Young
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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THE BENEFITS OF CHARITABLE GIVING - NOW AND LATER
Why Charitable Giving Should be a part of your financial present and future As an investor, it’s up to you to decide what is important...

Nick Allen
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT
Social Security is a benefit nearly 1/5th of the country is currently receiving and the majority of working Americans pay into it. How is...

Dustin Burkhart
Sep 30, 20226 min read
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