If your child is fortunate enough to get a scholarship, is the amount taxable income? For some, yes, but there’s good news for most families.
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Evaluate whether a Health Savings Account is beneficial to you
As health care expenses continue to grow, health savings becomes a larger priority for many individuals. A Health Savings Account can offer a tax favorable way to meet future medical needs.
Pocket a tax break for making energy-efficient home improvements
Making energy efficient home improvements may allow you a beneficial tax break.
Plan now for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion
The estate and gift tax exemption amount is scheduled to be cut drastically in 2026 when the related Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expire (unless Congress acts to extend them). Making tax-free gifts before then can cut the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to address this potential threat.
2021 individual income tax limits
Many people are more concerned about their 2020 tax bills right now than they are about their 2021 tax situations. That’s understandable because your 2020 individual tax return is due to be filed in less than three months (unless you file an extension). However, it’s...
Don’t forget to take required minimum distributions in 2021
If you have a traditional IRA or tax-deferred retirement plan account, you probably know that you must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) when you reach a certain age — or you’ll be penalized. The CARES Act, which passed last March, allowed people to skip...
You may be eligible to use more than one filing status
When it comes to taxes, December 31 is more than just New Year’s Eve. That date will affect the filing status box that will be checked on your 2020 tax return. When filing a return, you do so with one of five tax filing statuses. In part, they depend on whether you’re...
Maximize your 401(k) plan to save for retirement
Contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan can help you reduce taxes and save for retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan, contributing to it is a smart way to build a substantial sum of money. If you’re not already contributing the...
A health care power of attorney is an essential element of any estate plan
What happens if illness, injury, or age-related dementia renders you unable to make decisions or communicate your wishes regarding your health care or financial affairs? Unless your estate plan addresses these situations, your family may be forced to seek a...
Making lifetime gifts continues to be a smart estate planning strategy
With the federal gift and estate tax exemption now at a record high $11.58 million for 2020, most estates aren’t taxable. But that doesn’t mean making lifetime gifts isn’t without significant benefits — even if your estate isn’t taxable under the current rules. Let’s...
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