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2 days ago

Align Habits With the Season
By Dr. Humaira Lateef
Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist

Spring symbolizes renewal and growth, making it an ideal time to adopt healthy habits inspired by culinary medicine, which emphasizes using food to support health and prevent disease. Enjoy a bounty of fruits and vegetables like asparagus, peas, radishes, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, arugula, kale, chives, new potatoes, and turnips, with fruits like strawberries, apricots and apples. Try incorporating these into your meals by making salads, stir- fries and smoothies. ... See MoreSee Less

The Buzz Book Magazine

7 days ago

Connect With Nature
577 Foundation

Planting a garden connects you with nature, fosters creativity, and supports the environment. Whether you’re nurturing old favorites or trying something new, it’s a chance to grow beauty and joy. Discover unique plant varieties and fresh inspiration at 577’s annual Plant Sale, held the first weekend in May. Explore our classes and community gardens to help turn your vision into reality. ... See MoreSee Less

The Buzz Book Magazine

1 week ago

Find the Perfect Book
Gathering Volumes

We think books are on trend for every season. There is always a great reason to read, but we think reading outside in Spring when the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, ideally in a hammock is just about the perfect day! We’d love to help you find the perfect book to read on that perfect day. ... See MoreSee Less

The Buzz Book Magazine

2 weeks ago

Make Great Tea
The Summer Kitchen Girls

To make the BEST tea, always use filtered water and then brew:
• Black tea in boiling water (212°) for 3-5 minutes
• Green tea is brewed with water at 180° for 1-2 minutes
• White tea is brewed with water at 180° for 2-3 minutes
• Herbal, Fruit & Rooibos Teas are brewed at 212° for 5-10 minutes ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Mocha Mousse Suits Everyone!
By Allison Kwasniak
Color Her Confident

Enhance your look with the Pantone Color of the Year. Mocha Mousse eyeshadow suits all—soft yet striking for any palette. For warm undertones, pair it with peachy blush, golden highlighter, and
caramel-toned lipsticks for a radiant glow. For cool undertones, complement it with mauve blush, icy champagne highlighter, and taupe or dusty pink lips. ... See MoreSee Less

The Buzz Book Magazine

3 weeks ago

Should I file Separately or Married Filing Jointly?
Premier Tax & Business Consulting

Benefits of Married Filing Jointly
There are many advantages to filing a joint tax return with your spouse. Joint filers receive one of the largest standard deductions each year. This lets couples deduct a significant amount when they calculate their taxable income.

Couples who file together can often more easily qualify for various tax credits, like:
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Education Tax Credits
• Exclusion or credit for adoption expenses
• Child and Dependent Care Credit

Joint filers usually have higher income thresholds for certain taxes and deductions—this means they can earn a higher income and still qualify for certain tax breaks.

Married Filing Separately
Couples who file separately typically get fewer tax benefits. Separate tax returns may result in more tax. In 2024, Married Filing Separately taxpayers get a Standard Deduction of $14,600. Compare this to the $29,200 that those who filed jointly can get.

When filing jointly, the spouse with the higher income gets to use the other spouse’s Standard Deduction as well as using the more favorable jointly filing tax brackets as compared to filing separately.

There are other downsides to filing separate returns:
• If you file a separate return from your spouse, you are often automatically disqualified from several of the aforementioned tax deductions and credits.

When should married couples file taxes separately?
Despite the numerous advantages of filing jointly, there are certain circumstances where filing separately could better serve your financial needs.

When It Makes Sense
• Medical expenses
• Student loan payments
• Separated finances

I am sure you still have more tax questions. The IRS tax codes are very complex. At Premier Tax & Business Consulting, we spend hours on tax research, so you don’t have to.

Tax season is here and some of us experience fear, anxiety, confusion and depression. We understand what you are going through. By reading this article, you have taken the very first step to untangle doubts and confusion regarding your current tax situation. Contact us to set up an initial appointment. We will answer any tax questions you may have. If you haven’t filed your tax returns in the last couple of years, we will design a step-by-step plan to get you caught up.

Call us at (419) 902-6954 to set up an appointment at your convenience. ... See MoreSee Less