The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 generously increased the Lifetime Exemption for gifts from what was a $5 million base amount per person to $10 million for 2018, along with inflation-adjusted increases through 2025. But this attractive provision is due to sunset in 2026 – that is, it is set to expire on … Continued
Good news: It’s only March and your tax return has been filed! Bad news: It wasn’t by you. It’s a problem that is all too common these days and one that unfortunately could affect you this tax season. You try to file your tax return only to have it rejected as it has already been … Continued
Now that we are well into the final quarter of the year, it’s time to think ahead to what is approaching taxpayers in just few short months. At this time every calendar year, the various government agencies release updated figures for a range of items such as retirement contribution limitations, gift & estate tax exemptions … Continued
For those who reached the age of 70 ½ and are required by the IRS to take a mandatory distribution from their tax deferred retirement accounts, the first quarter of the year provides a good planning point to determine the most effective way to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in 2014. The most common ways … Continued
A neighbor growing up used to say that the “best thing about retirement is Monday morning.” While this may be true, as I write this – knee deep in a work day morning – it occurs to me that having a strategy that maximizes your social security benefits is another more tangible perk of retirement. … Continued