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Stock market volatility can cut tax on a Roth IRA conversion
This year’s stock market volatility can be unnerving, but if you have a traditional IRA, this volatility may provide a valuable opportunity: It can allow you to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA at a lower tax cost. The Traditional IRA Contributions to a...
Charitable? Consider a Charitable Lead Trust
If estate taxes are a concern and you’re looking for a way to benefit charity while transferring assets to loved ones, consider a charitable lead trust (CLT). But you may want to act soon: CLTs save the most tax when interest rates are low, like they are now, and...
Why you need a will
You may think that your estate plan should include a will in order to handle the disposition of your assets. That's true: if you die "intestate," meaning without a will, some or all of your assets probably will be distributed according to state law. In reality,...
How do you determine employees under the Affordable Care Act?
It seems like a simple question: How many full-time employees does your small business employ? But, when it comes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the answer can be complicated. The number of workers you employ determines whether your organization is an applicable...
How summer day camp can save you taxes
Although the kids might still be in school for a few more weeks, summer day camp is rapidly approaching for many families. If yours is among them, did you know that sending your child to day camp might make you eligible for the child and dependent care credit? Child...
Health Insurance and Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience, and some items may be overlooked. Nevertheless, if you are in this situation, you should be sure to pay some attention to future health insurance. Medical bills and health insurance premiums can be extremely...
The tax consequences of a sale of your home
As the school year draws to a close and the days lengthen, you may be one of the many homeowners who are getting ready to put their home on the market. After all, in many locales, summer is the best time of year to sell a home. But it’s important to think not only...
Lottery Winnings… Fun and Games and Taxes
As 2016 began, people were lining up to buy tickets for the Powerball lottery, which eventually reached a total prize of $1.58 billion. Many states have lotteries, and countless participants win prizes, albeit usually much smaller than the Powerball jackpot. Are...
Corporate Loan? Structure the transaction carefully
Whenever cash or property passes between a closely held corporation and its shareholders, there are generally tax consequences. You can control these consequences by documenting your intentions for the transaction to be considered a corporate loan instead of a...
New Law Benefits Qualified Small Business Stock
The recently-signed Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) of 2015 reinstates some expired tax benefits retroactively and makes them permanent. On the list is the 100% tax exclusion of the gain from sales of qualified small business stock (QSBS). Example...
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