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THE 2024 GIFT TAX RETURN DEADLINE IS COMING UP SOON
If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2024 gift tax return. And in some cases, even if it’s not required to file one, you may want to do so anyway. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
SIX TAX ISSUES TO CONSIDER IF YOU’RE GETTING DIVORCED
Divorce entails difficult personal issues, and taxes are probably the farthest thing from your mind. However, several tax concerns may need to be addressed to
BE AWARE OF THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF SELLING BUSINESS PROPERTY
If you’re selling property used in your trade or business, you should understand the tax implications. There are many complex rules that can potentially apply.
PLANNING YOUR ESTATE? DON’T OVERLOOK INCOME TAXES
The current estate tax exemption amount ($13.61 million in 2024) has led many people to feel they no longer need to be concerned about federal
WHAT MIGHT BE AHEAD AS MANY TAX PROVISIONS ARE SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. Many of its provisions are set to expire on
CERTAIN CHARITABLE DONATIONS ALLOW YOU TO AVOID TAXABLE IRA WITHDRAWALS
If you’re a philanthropic individual who is also obligated to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from a traditional IRA, you may want to consider a
INFLATION ENHANCES THE 2025 AMOUNTS FOR HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSA). These amounts are adjusted each year, based on inflation. The
SOCIAL SECURITY TAX UPDATE: HOW HIGH CAN IT GO?
Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people don’t fully understand
THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF SELLING MUTUAL FUNDS
Do you invest in mutual funds or are you interested in putting some money into them? If so, you’re part of a large group. According
YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO TAX BREAKS IF CARING FOR AN ELDERLY RELATIVE
There are many rewards for taking care of an elderly relative. They may include feeling needed, making a difference in the person’s life and allowing