News & Resources
Have questions? Looking for helpful resources and links? We’ve put together these resources to help you get answers to your questions. Need more information, give us a call! Also, don’t forget to check out our blog for the latest information.
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Latest news, blogs, events and resources from our team…
Our goal is to share pertinent information with you through our blogs, resource links, social media posts and updates. On our blog you’ll find all the tools resources and information you need. Have questions? Give us a call!
7 Strategies for Your Year-End Planning
Take advantage of beneficial retirement account breaks. As December nears, many of us are hopefully starting to prepare for the upcoming tax season, especially those in the thick of retirement planning. If you’ve been busy with other end-of-the-year festivities, there...
3 Reasons You Should Not Email Financial Information
How sending one quick email becomes a dangerous game In a technology-based world, exchanging information has become normal and often necessary, but many people have found that with this convenience comes the dangers of hacking and identity fraud. For this reason, we...
Changes Coming to 529 Plans
Have a 529 plan? These recent changes may apply to you. Article from CollegeChoice Indiana taxpayers may receive a state income tax credit equal to 20% of their contributions to a CollegeChoice 529 account, up to $1,000 per year ($500 for married filing separately)...
10 Ways to Ruin a Qualified Charitable Distribution
Read what Guest IRA Expert Natalie Choate, Esq. Wellesley, MA, has to say in Ed Slott's IRA Advisor: The qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is an understandably-popular tax saving device available to older IRA owners. Created by Section 408(d)(8) of the tax code,...
Workshop: Having issues with QuickBooks Online?
Stop by our office and join a QBO Workshop! Stop by our office during one of the QBO Workshops to get answers to your QBO questions. Members of our Business Services Team of QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors will be on hand to help work through any questions you...
Video: Welcome to Storen Financial
We're excited to share our new welcome video! We're excited to share our new welcome video and give you a look inside Storen Financial. Learn more about our team approach and core values. Follow along with the conversation... Greg Storen: "I’m Greg Storen. This is...
Scams & Identity Theft
Phone scams, email phishing scams, and identity theft continue to grow and become more sophisticated. We are providing information courtesy of the IRS and the Indiana Department of Revenue to assist you. We will also keep our blog updated as we learn of new developments.
Please know that the IRS will never initiate contact with you over the phone demanding money, nor will they demand that you pay by a cash card immediately or you will be arrested. This is just one scam—but one that has happened all over the U.S. and many cases here in Central Indiana. Be aware!
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How can we help?
At Storen Financial, we offer so much more than tax preparation and accounting services. We go beyond the numbers to provide our clients with financial planning, in-depth consulting, and year-round support. Looking for more info? Click below to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I track my refund?
NEW! IRS2Go is the official mobile app of the IRS. Click here to learn more and as always, feel free to contact us with any questions you have.
Is there an age where Social Security is not taxed?
How are Indiana State and Local taxes calculated?
For new residents of Indiana, there is a learning curve on understanding State & Local taxes. Indiana has a flat rate for the State of 3.23%. So if you have $10,000 or $1,000,000 of taxable income, you are taxed at the same rate. In addition to this, each individual pays a county tax and each County can set their own tax rate. County rates range from .35% for Jefferson to 3.38% for Pulaski. There are a few exceptions to the rule, but an Indiana taxpayer is subject to County taxes based on where they lived on January 1st of the tax year. Click here to see more FAQs.
How much retirement income is taxed in Indiana?
Like a lot of other States, Indiana does not tax Social Security Benefits. Also, Indiana gives a full or partial deduction for pensions that originate from Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (Military Retirement). If one is not lucky enough to be receiving retirement from one of the listed entities, then your retirement income will be fully taxable to State and County. To keep from owing to Indiana on your Tax Return, please ask the Administrator if they will withhold State taxes on the benefits. If they do, then as a rule of thumb, we tell clients that 5% withholding will cover most taxpayers in the state. This covers both State and County rates. If someone knows that they live in a county with a rate greater than 1.7%, then take the percentage up to have withheld 6% or 7%. If the Administrator will not withhold State taxes, then Quarterly Estimates may need to be sent in. Like the Federal, Indiana can charge an Underpayment Penalty if more than $1,000 is owed at the end of the year.Click here to see more FAQs.
What do I bring to my tax appointment?
Get the full list of the items you need here in this checklist.
The Latest News from Storen
7 Strategies for Your Year-End Planning
Take advantage of beneficial retirement account breaks. As December nears, many of us are hopefully starting to prepare for the upcoming tax season, especially those in the thick of retirement planning. If you’ve been busy with other end-of-the-year festivities, there...
3 Reasons You Should Not Email Financial Information
How sending one quick email becomes a dangerous game In a technology-based world, exchanging information has become normal and often necessary, but many people have found that with this convenience comes the dangers of hacking and identity fraud. For this reason, we...
Changes Coming to 529 Plans
Have a 529 plan? These recent changes may apply to you. Article from CollegeChoice Indiana taxpayers may receive a state income tax credit equal to 20% of their contributions to a CollegeChoice 529 account, up to $1,000 per year ($500 for married filing separately)...