For many people, this may be a great time to kill a traditional IRA. Dismantle it. Take it down. Cash it in. Or at least start that process and save thousands of tax dollars doing it. Especially as we … [Read more...]
Three Reasons To Trust Your Beach House To A Trust
Vacation property and “second homes” – whether in the mountains or at the beach – present a number of legal and tax planning opportunities. A little secret: Most of what you'll read here also … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Earn Without Paying Taxes On Social Security?
CAUTION: This column was written in 2016 and has not been updated for 2017 (although the 2017 results will not be too much different). In another post I discussed how much someone can earn without … [Read more...]
Could These Facts Help You Avoid Filing A Federal Tax Return?
CAUTION: This column was written in 2016 and has not been updated for 2017 (although the 2017 results will not be too much different). Mom (who is 70) is on Social Security and worked part time at … [Read more...]
Can You Take a Tax Deduction for Assisted Living Costs?
Mom is in an assisted living facility. Mom and Dad both receive Social Security (total is about $20,000). Dad receives a federal retirement system pension of $35,000. Because the assisted living … [Read more...]
