Andrew Young
Ohio Income Tax is Dropping: Here’s What You Need to Know for 2025, 2026, and Beyond
Starting in 2025, Ohio will lower its top income tax rate from 3.5% to 3.125% and shift to a flat 2.75% rate in 2026 for income over $26,050—making it the 2nd lowest state income tax in the U.S. among taxed states. Local taxes still apply and vary by city or district. These updates may impact your financial strategy. Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers can help you plan ahead and maximize your take-home income.
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STRS Early Retirement Option Announced
STRS is offering an early retirement incentive for defined benefit plan members with 33 years of service or age 60 with 5 years of service between June 2025 and July 2027. Deciding whether to accept depends on your full financial picture. Run benefit estimates for different retirement points and factor in any salary increases. Then, meet with an STRS counselor and your Whitaker-Myers advisor to determine the best option for your goals.
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Planning Ahead – 2025 Retirement Contribution Limit Changes
The IRS recently announced the changes to the retirement contribution limits for 2025 for the various retirement account types. To...
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Employer Annual Benefits Enrollment – What You Need to Consider - 2024
For most companies, the 4th quarter of the year is an essential time for registering for benefits. According to the Bureau of Labor...
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Removing Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) from your Mortgage
You just bought a home, congratulations! With most people, buying a home means having a mortgage. And for homeowners who didn’t put down...
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – The Triple Tax Advantage Account
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have emerged as a popular option for individuals and families seeking to manage healthcare expenses more...
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New Features Available in 2024 for 529’s and Roth IRA Rollovers
The new feature of the Secure Act 2.0 legislation allowing 529 plan account beneficiaries to roll over funds into their Roth IRA is now...
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Planning Ahead – 2024 Retirement Contribution Limit Changes
The IRS recently announced the changes to the retirement contribution limits for 2024 for the various retirement account types. To make...
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The High Earners Tax - Net Investment Income Tax
One tax most are not familiar with is the Net Investment Income Tax or NIIT. This is also sometimes referred to as the Obamacare...
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ESG INVESTING – REASONS FOR STEERING AWAY
I have received numerous questions from clients recently asking if we were doing any ESG investing for them. Most of them request that...
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INVESTING AND OUR HABITS
After a few weeks of running, it got me thinking about the fundamental similarities between investing and running.
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529 TO ROTH IRA ROLLOVER – A NEW FEATURE IN 2024
Investing in a 529 There were many changes to investing laws in the omnibus spending bill passed on December 29, 2022, that included the...
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