DIVORCED SPOUSE INHERITS WINDFALL OR HOW TO “DISINHERIT” CURRENT SPOUSE AND CHILDREN Let’s assume the following facts, which in reality, are not that uncommon. After years of marriage, it is decided … [Read more...] about DIVORCED SPOUSE INHERITS WINDFALL OR HOW TO “DISINHERIT” CURRENT SPOUSE AND CHILDREN
IRS Tax Planning Ideas, Tips & News
SOCIAL SECURITY AGE CONSIDERATION: DOES WORKING AFFECT BENEFITS?
SOCIAL SECURITY AGE CONSIDERATIONS DOES WORKING AFFECT BENEFITS? Some individuals retire and begin to collect their hard-earned Social Security retirement benefits. What happens if they … [Read more...] about SOCIAL SECURITY AGE CONSIDERATION: DOES WORKING AFFECT BENEFITS?
DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO PAY DOWN YOUR MORTGAGE?
DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO PAY DOWN YOUR MORTGAGE? Effective with the 2018 tax year, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (ACT) reduced the allowable deductions for individual taxpayers who itemized their deductions … [Read more...] about DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO PAY DOWN YOUR MORTGAGE?
2% MISCELLANEOUS TAX DEDUCTIONS – WILL YOUR TAXES INCREASE?
Effective with the 2018 tax year, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (ACT) reduced the allowable deductions for individual taxpayers who itemized their deductions on Schedule A. (Note: If you did not itemize … [Read more...] about 2% MISCELLANEOUS TAX DEDUCTIONS – WILL YOUR TAXES INCREASE?
HAVE YOUR PARENTS’ U.S. TREASURY BONDS MATURED?
HAVE YOUR PARENTS’ U.S. TREASURY BONDS MATURED? Many persons complain about the very low interest that money market accounts pay. While that is of concern, how many persons hold U.S. treasury bonds … [Read more...] about HAVE YOUR PARENTS’ U.S. TREASURY BONDS MATURED?
Why Holding Real Estate in a C Corporation Is a (VERY) Bad Idea
Classic Example of Double-Taxation with C Corps Holding real estate in a C Corporation (or an LLC taxed as a C Corporation) is generally a very bad idea from a tax perspective. Let’s … [Read more...] about Why Holding Real Estate in a C Corporation Is a (VERY) Bad Idea
