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• How to Reduce the Burden of IRA Required Minimum Distributions

  Posted Date September 1, 2025 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s often become a significant tax burden during retirement. As the percentage of your IRA that must be distributed increases each year, many retirees face higher adjusted gross income and increased exposure to stealth taxes. However, with strategic planning, you can transform RMDs from burdens into opportunities. Timing Your First RMD The RMD starting age has changed recently: age 72 for those born before 1951, age 73 for those born 1951-1959, and age 75 for those born in 1960 or later. Your first RMD must be taken... View Article

• Cashless Charitable Contributions

  Posted Date September 1, 2025 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 5 min read Not everyone can make large charitable contributions. But there are ways to be charitable without spending your discretionary income while at the same time lowering your tax bill. Even those who can make large donations benefit from the tax advantages of a cashless donation. The following are ideas for cashless contributions to causes you are passionate about. Tax Rules The main thing to remember is that charities are not required to pay taxes on donations (cashless or otherwise). This can make your donation more valuable to them than it would be to you. Note, too,... View Article

• Beyond the Hype: A Strategic Blueprint for AI Investment in 2025 and Beyond

  Posted Date September 1, 2025 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readArtificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about technologies today. It has taken a shift from the broad general-purpose tools to specialized innovations that promise real impact. AI is dominating headlines with investor pitches. There has also been a surge in startups promising AI-powered solutions. However, some businesses have already adopted and invested millions into AI projects with little return. As AI advances, business owners and investors need to stop chasing the latest headlines and consider how to best integrate AI to create lasting value. Understanding the AI Investment Landscape in 2025 Since the AI... View Article

• How to Evaluate Accounts Receivables

  Posted Date September 1, 2025 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAccording to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, collection agencies saw $16.28 billion in revenue in 2019. While revenues have declined somewhat in recent years, unpaid invoices are still big business. Accounts receivable aging reports can help companies identify and mitigate unpaid invoices and potentially lower a business’ need to send unpaid invoices to collection agencies. An accounts receivable aging report analyzes how well a company manages its accounts receivables (AR) and identifies the level of any abnormalities. It looks at receivables based on their age; specifically, the time the invoice has been unpaid and... View Article