4 Social Security Mistakes That Can Lead to Higher Taxes
The decline in investors' retirement funds during the economic downturn has made everyone less certain about their future. Now that we've had some time to... more
Tax-Cutting Moves To Make Now
Decisions you make between now and Dec. 31 will directly affect what you pay on your income taxes on April 15. Here are six ideas... more
Roundup of New Estate Tax Changes
For more than a decade, estate planning has harkened back to the “wild, wild west,” a time when even the best hired guns didn’t know... more
Get a Quick Fix on Estate Tax Rules
Estate planning is especially complex in 2012. Due to a series of tax law changes—most recently under the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job... more
When Do You Need an Appraisal?
Are you planning to donate real estate to charity? The tax law allows you to claim deductions, within generous limits, for giving property to qualified... more
Splitting Income with Your Family
Shifting taxable income to other family members—usually children or grandchildren—who are in lower tax brackets is a time-tested tax planning technique. It may enable you... more
Don’t Put Midyear Moves On Hold
Tax planning isn’t just for the end of the year. This is especially true in 2012, a year in which a national election could affect... more
Wait for November for Clarity on 2013 Tax Policy
Now that the “payroll tax holiday” has been extended through the rest of 2012, can we expect other significant tax legislation from Congress? Not before... more
Knowhow on Year-End Tax Planning
There’s no time like the end of the year for tax planning. By making a few small adjustments, you may be able to cut your... more