Watch out for the growing reach of the additional 3.8% tax on investment income

Strong portfolio performance can bring an unwelcome surprise: an additional 3.8% federal tax. The income thresholds for the ...
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Have concerns about a beneficiary mismanaging an inheritance? A spendthrift trust may be the answer

An important decision you must make when creating your estate plan is who’ll inherit your assets. While many ...
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New law extends tax relief for disaster-related personal casualty losses and more

President Trump recently signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (LaMalfa Act) into law. Among ...
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How what you donate impacts your tax deductions

Have you already made contributions to charity this year? Are you considering making more between now and year ...
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A psychiatric advance directive addresses mental health in your estate plan

You may be familiar with estate planning documents such as an advance health care directive (sometimes referred to ...
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IRS provides gift tax reporting relief for Sec. 530A account contributions

Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump accounts,” are available for contributions as of July 4, 2026. Created by ...
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Midyear tax planning: Review opportunities to save taxes this year (or next)

Summer is a good time to see whether your income, deductions and investment activity are lining up as ...
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Is a joint trust better than separate trusts? Not necessarily

A single joint living trust with your spouse can simplify the management of shared assets, but separate trusts ...
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Will your Social Security benefits be taxable?

Last year, the new tax deduction for taxpayers 65 and older was sometimes referred to as “no tax ...
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Proper planning can ease the pain of the probate process

When a loved one passes away, settling his or her financial affairs can be an emotional and complex ...
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When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some ...
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When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some ...
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