What tax documents can you safely shred? And which ones should you keep?

Once your 2024 tax return is in the hands of the IRS, you may be tempted to clear ...
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Need to modify an existing irrevocable trust? Decant it

“Decanting” an irrevocable trust allows a trustee to use his or her distribution powers to transfer assets from ...
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An essential tax deadline is coming up — and it’s unrelated to your 2024 return filing

Tuesday, April 15 is the deadline for filing your 2024 tax return. But another tax deadline is coming ...
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Discover if you qualify for “head of household” tax filing status

When we prepare your tax return, we’ll check one of the following filing statuses: single, married filing jointly, ...
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Stepped-up basis rules can ease the income tax bite of an inheritance

With the federal gift and estate tax exemption amount set at $13.99 million for 2025, most people won’t be ...
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Deduct a loss from making a personal loan to a relative or friend

Suppose your adult child or friend needs to borrow money. Maybe it’s to buy a first home or ...
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Incentive trusts: Use them to pass your wealth and values on to beneficiaries

If your estate planning goals include distributing your wealth while also encouraging specific behaviors or achievements among your ...
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Turning stock downturns into tax advantages

Have you ever invested in a company only to see its stock value plummet? (This may become relevant ...
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What happens if you and your siblings inherit your parents’ home?

When estate planning, it’s common for parents to leave their primary residence or a vacation home to their ...
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Riding the tax break train: Maximizing employee transportation fringe benefits

There are some nice tax breaks for transportation-related employee fringe benefits. If your employer offers these tax-favored fringes, ...
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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 ...
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Single and child-free? Here’s why estate planning is still crucial

Even if you’re single and have no children, having an estate plan helps ensure your final wishes are ...
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