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Tax Planning
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New Year Financial Resolutions
Another year is beginning and it creates a new set of financial and tax planning strategies. Plan for your required minimum distribution (RMD) The new tax law just changed the first year of your required minimum distribution from age 72 to 73. If you are turning 72 next year, you will now be able to…
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Turning Age 72 With An IRA Account – What You Need To Know
The year you turn 72 is the year you have to start taking distributions from your retirement plans and there are several decisions you will need to make once this process starts. Making sure you do start taking distributions is very important since the IRS imposes a 50% penalty on funds that are not withdrawn…
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The Dilemma of Two Homes
Downsizing your home is a big decision. What if you find your ideal home but haven’t sold your current one? This can be quite stressful, since you don’t want to lose out on the new property but may not be able to sell your existing property fast enough. The first place you may want to…
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Charitable Capital Gain Harvesting – A Tax Twofer For Those Charitably Inclined
It is rare for the IRS to allow two benefits for the price of one, but for those considering charitable giving, here is a strategy to capture just that. Donating appreciated securities, a method we call charitable capital gain harvesting, allows donors to receive a double benefit from charitable contributions in the form of 1) the market…
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Should I convert IRA money to a Roth?
Should I convert IRA money to a Roth is a complex question. Before 2017 tax law allowed recharacterization (being able to undo a Roth conversion). After 2017, tax law changed and you can no longer undo a conversion. So, before converting an IRA to a Roth, think through your full portfolio and goals. Converting an…
