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Blackstone leads $2bn deal for PE-owned accounting firm

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A Blackstone-led investor group is acquiring a majority stake in US accounting firm Citrin Cooperman, valuing the company at over $2bn, according to sources cited by the Financial Times on Tuesday. This could mark Blackstones first investment in the accounting sector. read more US Pipeline Operator ONEOK Inks Two Deals for $5.9

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3 Things You Need to Know About HSAs in 2025

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There are different accounts you can use to save money in a tax-advantaged manner. IRAs and 401(k)s are popular retirement savings accounts that offer different tax breaks. A health savings account, or HSA, is another account that's loaded with tax benefits. But the two work very differently.

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Don't Like to Pay Taxes? 2 Things to Do That Could Make You Richer.

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I'm proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. -- attributed to Arthur Godfrey, radio and TV host. See the 10 stocks Not many people enjoy paying taxes, but taxes aren't going away anytime soon. Even with traditional IRAs or 401(k)s, you get your upfront tax breaks.

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How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $1 Million in Your Retirement Account?

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One of the biggest perks of investing in a tax-advantaged retirement account like a 401(k) or traditional IRA is that your contributions are tax-deductible upfront. Uncle Sam will eventually get his money, though, so you'll need to pay income taxes on your withdrawals. Image source: Getty Images. 37,736 74 25.5

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This Important Tax Deadline Arrives in October. Don't Be Late

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash It's not exactly a secret that tax returns are due every year on April 15. Perhaps you waited a bit too long to find an accountant and couldn't get one by mid-April to complete your return. Extensions are granted automatically as long as they're requested by the April tax-filing deadline.

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It's True: These 13 States Don't Tax Retirement Income

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Are you looking to minimize your tax bill? Taxes can never be entirely avoided, of course. See, although you'll always be subject to federal income tax, there are 13 states that don't tax retirement income -- at all. States that don't tax retirement income Don't get too excited just yet. Most people are.

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5 of the Biggest Tax Breaks for Retirees

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Learning the ins and outs of everything from Social Security to Medicare is like learning a new language -- and part of what you need to know is how big a role income taxes will play in your monthly budget. One of the most important things you can learn is where the sweetest tax breaks can be found. Here, we'll show you. While 7.5%

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