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2026 Retirement Contribution Limits: What NY, NJ & CT Savers Need to Know
With every new year comes new opportunities to plan for your future, namely through retirement contributions. Although you may want to add every spare dollar into your retirement account, the IRS places limits on maximum contribution amounts. However, they recently announced increased limits on 401ks, IRAs, catch-up contributions, and SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees) plans to help you keep up with inflation tax year 2026. Whether your goal is to lower your
AVM DeMars
Jan 123 min read


Itemizing vs. Standard Deductions: What’s Changed Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
The OBBB introduced some permanent and temporary changes to federal income taxes starting tax year 2025.
AVM DeMars
Jan 83 min read


How Energy & Home Improvement Tax Credits Change Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
When you're making changes to your home, there's always a nice feeling that comes from choosing improvements that offer a bit of incentive. It's why so many New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut homeowners chose to invest in solar panels or new, energy-efficient HVAC systems over the last few years— to get the tax credits that came with them.
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Dec 12, 20253 min read


Can I Deduct My Mortgage Insurance Premiums? What Homeowners Should Know for Future Tax Filings
Understanding Mortgage Insurance Premiums and Your Taxes Remember the day you found “the one?” The house with the picturesque kitchen, the cozy living room, and the perfect patio to host friends and family? You couldn’t wait to call it yours. As much as you love your home, there's no denying that it comes with a laundry list of expenses—including insurance premiums that you had to start paying just to finish all the paperwork. By the end of the year, those premiums can add up
AVM DeMars
Dec 3, 20253 min read


How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Your Mortgage Interest Deduction
Whether you're a few months or several years into your mortgage payments, you're aware of how the interest you pay on that loan impacts your wallet each year.
To help homeowners, the government used to allow you to deduct that interest on your taxes. But the looming expiration of that rule had many worried about losing those deductions and owing more each year.
AVM DeMars
Nov 24, 20253 min read


What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Homeowners: A Breakdown of SALT Changes
See how you can take advantage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s SALT changes to lower your Long Island and Tri-State area property taxes.
AVM DeMars
Nov 20, 20253 min read
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