Plan now to make tax-smart year-end gifts to loved ones

Are you feeling generous at year end? Taxpayers can transfer substantial amounts free of gift taxes to their ...
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Life insurance still plays an important role in estate planning

Because the federal gift and estate tax exemption amount currently is $12.06 million, fewer people need life insurance ...
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Tax Considerations After a Natural Disaster

By: Melodie A. Rich, CPA Hurricane Ian has left chaos in its wake, leaving thousands of Florida and ...
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Tax and other financial consequences of tax-free bonds

If you’re interested in investing in tax-free municipal bonds, you may wonder if they’re really free of taxes. ...
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Trust in a trust to keep assets secure

Whether the economic climate is stable or volatile, one thing never changes: the need to protect your assets ...
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Investing in the future with a 529 education plan

If you have a child or grandchild who’s going to attend college in the future, you’ve probably heard ...
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If you’re moving out of state, review your estate plan

Are you planning to move to a different state? It may be due to a change in jobs, ...
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Year-end tax planning ideas for individuals

Now that fall is officially here, it’s a good time to start taking steps that may lower your ...
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Deducting a trust’s charitable donations

If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re ...
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Don’t forget income taxes when planning your estate

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer ...
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What does “probate” mean?

The term “probate” is one you’ve probably heard and might associate with negative connotations. But you may not ...
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Seller-paid points: Can homeowners deduct them?

In its latest report, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced that July 2022 existing home sales were ...
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