You can avoid a surprise tax bill next April by taking some time now to review your withholdings and estimated tax payments. This is increasingly important if you’ve recently experienced a major change in your life – new job, birth of a child, or purchased a home. These events materially change the amount of taxes you’ll owe in April.
Things you can do now:
- The IRS has a great Withholding Calculator you can utilize when completing/updating your Form W-4.
- If you operate a business and are required to make quarterly tax estimates, take some time now to review your business profitability for the year and adjust those estimated payments as necessary.
- Consult with your tax advisor to review your specific situation.
- Read more information here – IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2013-25
This is just a small sample of tasks that can be performed this time of year to avoid surprises in April. We would enjoy helping you though this process. Please contact us at 616.393.0398.
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