Taxes

• Tax Planning
  Following are some of the new 2023 tax law updates and things to consider for 2024. If you are a returning client and would like a personalized client organizer for tax planning, request one via email at: tony@carefreetax1040.com.  An organizer is also on our website, www.carefreetax1040.com, under the Info Center tab. There are several financial calculators on the website along with a number of financial and tax links, including IRS and WI/IL Department of Revenue websites. Our website contains lots of information that will be helpful for tax planning.
• Charitable Giving
  Charitable giving. If you are age 72 or older by the end of 2023, have traditional IRAs, and especially if you are unable to itemize your deductions, consider making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA(s). These distributions are made directly to charities from your IRA. In addition, a qualified charitable distribution also counts as a distribution for purposes of the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules.
• Estate Taxes
• Tax Services
  Carefree Tax Service has been in Janesville for 18 years.  We are committed to offering excellent service at reasonable rates to our community.  Wendy has a business degree and is an enrolled agent, while Robin has an accounting degree and is a registered tax return preparer.  Together with Tony and Jen, we have many years of experience in the tax preparation industry and love what we do!
• Roth IRA
  Consider a Roth IRA if you believe it’s better for you than a traditional IRA. Consider converting traditional-IRA money invested in any low performing stocks (or mutual funds) into a Roth IRA in 2023 if eligible to do so. Keep in mind that the conversion will increase your income for 2023, possibly reducing tax breaks subject to phaseout at higher AGI levels.
• Income Tax
  The IRS has issued final regulations that provide guidance for employers on federal income tax withholding from employees’ wages....
• Capital Gains Taxes
  If you own company stock in a retirement plan you may be able to take advantage of using the long term capital gains tax rate rather than your ordinary income tax rate on this investment.
• Tax Return Preparation
• Business Tax Return Preparation

Investment

• Mutual Funds
  This calculator can help you analyze the costs associated with buying shares in a mutual fund. By entering a few pieces of information, found in your fund's prospectus, you can see the impact of fees and operating expenses on your investment.
• Bonds

Accounting

• Accounting Services
  Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis and are the foundation of a successful business. Our qualified staff can assist you with the day-to-day tasks associated with bookkeeping.
• Payroll Services
  As a business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. Our firm can also help you develop a payroll system and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner.
• Bookkeeping Services

Planning

• Retirement Planning
  401(k) Calculator, 401(k) Savings with Profit Sharing, 401(k) Spend It or Save It Calculator, 403(b) Savings Calculator, 457 Plan Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck, 457 Plan Withdrawal, 457 Plan: Roth vs. Pre-tax, 457 Savings Calculator, 72(t) Calculator, 72(t) Distribution Impact, Beneficiary Required Minimum Distributions, Company Stock Distribution Analysis Calculator, How Important is Social Security?, How long will my retirement savings last?, Individual 401(k) Contribution Comparison, Individual 401(k) Savings Calculator, IRA Spend It or Save It Calculator, Pension Plan Retirement Options, Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for Current Year, Retirement Account Contribution Accelerator, Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck, Retirement Income, Retirement Nestegg Calculator, Retirement Pension Planner, Retirement Plan Withdrawal, Retirement Planner, Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings, Retirement Shortfall, RMD & Stretch IRA Calculator, Roth (after-tax) Account or Pre-Tax Account?, Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k), Roth 403(b) vs. Traditional 403(b), Roth IRA Calculator, Roth IRA Conversion, Roth IRA Conversion with Distributions, Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA, Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) and your Paycheck, Should you Borrow From a 401(k) or 403(b)?, Social Security Benefits, Traditional IRA Calculator More...
• Long Term Care
  Comprehensive Life Insurance Analysis, Disability Insurance, Fixed Annuity Calculator, Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Calculator, Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal Calculator, Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings Calculator, Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Traditional Health Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employer Benefit, Human Life Value, Immediate Annuity Calculator, Life Insurance Calculator, Long Term Care Calculator, Variable Annuity Calculator, Variable Annuity without Surrender Charges More...
• Asset Management
  Annual Rate of Return Calculator, Annual Stock Option Grants, Asset Allocation Calculator, Compare Investment Fees, Future Contracts Calculator, Future Value Calculator, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Calculator, Investment Distributions, Investment Goal, Investment Loan, Investment Property Calculator, Investment Questionnaire - Broad Portfolio, Investment Questionnaire - Cash, Fixed Income and Equities, Investment Returns, Investment Savings and Distributions, Lump Sum Annual Return Calculator, Lump Sum Future Value Calculator, Lump Sum Present Value Calculator, Municipal Bond Tax Equivalent Yield, Mutual Fund Expense Calculator, Personal Economic Recovery Calculator, Present Value Calculator, Present Value Goal Calculator, REIT Tax-Equivalent Distribution, Stock Option Calculator, Taxable vs. Tax Deferred Investments, Taxable vs. Tax Deferred vs. Tax Free Investment More...
• Reverse Mortgages
  Adjustable Rate Mortgage Calculator, APR Calculator for Adjustable Rate Mortgages, ARM & Interest Only ARM vs. Fixed Rate Mortgage, Balloon Mortgages, Bi-weekly Payment Calculator, Bi-weekly Payments for an Existing Mortgage, Blended Rate Mortgage Calculator, FHA Maximum Financing Calculator, Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Interest Only Mortgage, Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. LIBOR ARM, Interest Only ARM Calculator, Interest Only Mortgage Calculator, Maximum Mortgage, Mortgage APR Calculator, Mortgage Comparison: 15 Years vs. 30 Years, Mortgage Debt Consolidation, Mortgage Loan Calculator, Mortgage Loan Calculator (PITI), Mortgage Payoff, Mortgage Points Calculator, Mortgage Qualifier, Mortgage Refinance Break Even, Mortgage Required Income, Mortgage Tax Savings Calculator, Option ARM vs. Fixed Rate Mortgage, Refinance Interest Savings, Rent vs. Buy, Reverse Mortgage Calculator More...