Smart Tax Planning Pays Off
If you’re financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly […]
Is Your Estate Plan Bulletproof? Techniques to Help Avoid Fighting Later
An inherent problem with wills and other estate planning documents such as trusts is that, when the time comes to put them into action, you won’t be around to explain […]
IRS Issues New Final Regs on RMDs
The IRS has just released final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified plans and traditional IRAs. The much-anticipated final regs provide guidance on tax law changes made by […]
Legitimate Ways to Avoid a 10% Penalty Tax on Early IRA Withdrawals
In a pinch, you may need to take some money out of your traditional IRA (or IRAs) before you reach age 59½. The IRS refers to these distributions as “early […]
Cross “Create an Estate Plan” Off Your To-Do List
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t have an estate plan (according to various sources, adults with estate plans range from 23% to 33% of the population). You may not […]
Do You Qualify for the 0% Tax Rate for Capital Gains and Dividends?
Many people currently qualify for a 0% federal income tax rate on net long-term capital gains (LTCGs) and qualified dividends earned in their taxable accounts. Investment assets that may qualify […]
Webinar – Feel More Secure About Social Security
Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive […]
Dynasty Trusts Can Help You Leave a Generations-Spanning Legacy
Trusts generally are used to reduce tax and help individuals leave wealth to their loved ones. But most trusts don’t last forever and applicable taxes may discourage trust owners from […]
How Catch-Up Contributions Can Bolster Retirement Savings
If you’re age 50 or older, you can make extra “catch-up” contributions to certain types of retirement accounts. Many people fail to capitalize on this opportunity because they haven’t looked […]
2 Important Breaks for Mature Taxpayers to Consider
2 Important Breaks for Mature Taxpayers to Consider If you’re an “experienced” taxpayer, you’re probably entitled to some age-based federal income tax breaks that younger taxpayers can’t claim. Here are […]