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Blattel Newsletter: Tax Season & Inflation

February 13, 2023

This week, football fans are gearing up for one of the biggest sporting events of the year—Super Bowl LVII. You might be looking forward to the friendly rivalries, tasty appetizers, tailgating, the halftime show, or bank-breaking commercials. No matter which parts of Super Bowl Sunday you’re excited about, we hope you enjoy the game!


This time of year isn't just about football season. It's also tax season, which is a good time to update and organize your files. Here are some helpful timelines to keep in mind as you prepare your documents prior to filing taxes:

Keep for 1-3 Months

Utility bills

Sales receipts for minor purchases

ATM & bank deposit slips


Keep for 1 Year

Checkbook ledgers

Paycheck stubs

Monthly mortgage statements

Expired insurance records


Keep for 7 Years

Bank statements

W-2 & 1099 forms

Receipts for tax purposes

Cancelled checks

Disability records

Unemployment income stubs

Medical bills/claims


Keep Indefinitely

Annual tax returns

Deeds, mortgages & bills of sale

Year-end statements for investments

Legal documents

Home improvement docs & receipts

Receipts for major purchases

Wills

Living wills

Power of attorney designation

Medical & burial instructions

Beneficiary directions

Real estate certificates

Automobile titles

Current insurance policies

Medical records

Education records

Pension plan records

Retirement plan records


As always, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone (636) 397-8303 or email info@blattels.com. Thank you

Resources

Market Update

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Q4 Market Review

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Identity Theft

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Taxes

For the 2022 tax year, the dates for printing and mailing recipient copies are as follows:

  • 1099-Rs (IRAs)
  • SEI mail date: January 31 (Currently available online)
  • FCC mail date: January 31
  • 1099-Bs (non-Qualified)
  • SEI mail date: February 17, February 24 and/or March 10 (Available online one week prior)

(These are produced & mailed in three batches; date depends on when SEI receives the information on the holdings within your account)

  • FCC mail date: February 15 (May be amended if additional income or distribution information was provided after the original mailing deadline.)


Please note: the USPS lengthened its service standards to five days for delivery of first-class mail. To receive your tax documents quicker, consider signing up for online access. If you or your tax preparer need us to help gather any information, please give us sufficient notice to fulfill your request. Call our office at (636) 397-8303 with any questions. Blattel & Associates does not provide tax advice. Please consult with your tax advisor with regard to your personal situation.

Reminders


Please share your QCD amount with your tax preparer, and share your year-end benefits statements, outside investment statements & tax returns with us annually to help us have a more complete financial picture.

Important Dates



Our offices will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents' Day.


Please note that the New York Stock Exchange will also be closed.

Recipe

This Rotisserie Chicken Stuffed Shellsis an irresistible comfort food. With chicken and broccoli in a cheesy, creamy sauce, it's worth the longer prep time.


Tip: It's easy to freeze leftovers. Enjoy!

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