The Ins and Outs of Series EE Savings Bond Taxation
Many people own Series E and Series EE bonds that were bought many years ago. They may rarely look at them or think about them except on occasional trips to [...]
How Tax Reform Affects Divorce Settlements for Small Business Owners
How does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) affect divorce settlements? Changes in the new law may require divorcing individuals — especially those who own businesses and other investments — [...]
If You Are Caring for an Elderly Relative, You May Be Eligible for Tax Breaks
Taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent may provide more than just personal satisfaction. You could also be eligible for tax breaks. Here’s a rundown of some of them. [...]
IRA Charitable Donations: An Alternative to Taxable Required Distributions
Are you a charitably minded individual who is also taking distributions from a traditional IRA? You may want to consider the tax advantages of making a cash donation to an [...]
What Should You Do if You’ve Picked the Wrong Successor for Your Family Business?
Determining the right successor for your family business can be more complex than it first appears. Sometimes what looks good on paper doesn't play out well in reality. When the time [...]
Valuable gifts to charity may require an appraisal
If you donate valuable items to charity, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and charitable organizations to supply certain information to prove their right [...]
Using a Noncompete Agreement When Buying a Business
Noncompete agreements are commonly included in business purchase transactions to prevent the seller from competing against the buyer for the term of the noncompete agreement. These arrangements are also sometimes called [...]
The Tax Mechanics Involved in the Sale of Trade or Business Property
What are the tax consequences of selling property used in your trade or business? There are many rules that can potentially apply to the sale of business property. Thus, to [...]
Thinking About Converting Your Home Into a Rental Property?
In some cases, homeowners decide to move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If you’re thinking of doing this, you’re probably aware of the [...]
What are the tax implications of selling mutual fund shares?
If you’re an investor in mutual funds or you’re interested in putting some money into them, you’re not alone. According to the Investment Company Institute, a survey found 58.7 million [...]
Things to Consider Once Your Tax Return Is Filed
The tax filing deadline for 2021 tax returns was April 18 this year. After your 2021 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some [...]
Tax Rules of Renting Out a Vacation Property
Summer is just around the corner. If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may wonder about the tax consequences of renting it out for part of the [...]
Lost Your Job? Here Are the Tax Aspects of an Employee Termination
Despite the robust job market, there are still some people losing their jobs. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. [...]
Bring Home a Tax Credit for Adoption
When you adopt a child, you could bring home more than a bundle of joy. You may also be in line for a valuable tax credit. For 2022, a tax credit [...]
Inheriting Money? Be Aware of “Income in Respect of a Decedent” Issues
Once a relatively obscure concept, “income in respect of a decedent” (IRD) may create a surprising tax bill for those who inherit certain types of property, such as IRAs or [...]