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The “wash sale” rule: Don’t let losses circle the drain
Stock, mutual fund and ETF prices have bounced around lately. If you make what turns out to be an ill-fated investment in a taxable brokerage firm...
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Stock, mutual fund and ETF prices have bounced around lately. If you make what turns out to be an ill-fated investment in a taxable brokerage firm...
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If you inherit assets after a loved one passes away, they often arrive with a valuable — but frequently misunderstood — tax benefit called the...
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Suppose you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees. However, you’re concerned about the financial commitment...
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When we prepare your tax return, we’ll check one of the following filing statuses: single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of...
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For federal income tax purposes, the general rule is that rental real estate losses are passive activity losses (PALs). An individual taxpayer can...
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Some tax sins are much worse than others. An example is failing to pay over federal income and employment taxes that have been withheld from...
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Financial statements can fascinate accountants, investors and lenders. However, for business owners, they may not be real page-turners.
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Suppose your adult child or friend needs to borrow money. Maybe it’s to buy a first home or address a cash flow problem. You may want to help by...
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Have you ever invested in a company only to see its stock value plummet? (This may become relevant in light of recent market volatility.) While such...
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When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders...
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There are some nice tax breaks for transportation-related employee fringe benefits. If your employer offers these tax-favored fringes, you should...
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Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best choice for your new venture.
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If you made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a...