Estate Exemption Expiration
Today, it’s hard to believe that in 1997 you could only exempt $600,000 from estate taxes. When a person died, heirs would pay tax on anything above $600,000 at the (then) maximum 55% tax rate. The estate situation is very different today. The Internal Revenue Service...
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Creative SALT Workarounds
One of the most hated tax provisions for people in higher-tax states is the so-called SALT limitation on state and local taxes. What is the SALT Limitation? The provision was part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which only allows taxpayers who itemize their deductions...
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Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about long-term care (LTC), including who needs it and how to pay for it. It’s essential to break down the main components of long-term care insurance to find what is right for you. What does long-term care...
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Key Financial Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Many Americans retire from the office job that they held for several years and decide to go into business for themselves, becoming mid life entrepreneurs. Others don’t wait to retire but leave the corporate world to launch. Of course, some people never work for others...
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Maximize Your Charitable Giving Strategy
You might recall that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made it much harder for Americans to get tax breaks on their charitable giving by raising the standard deduction so that fewer people have the opportunity to itemize. Of course, you want to do some good for the community...
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6 Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping
This year many people will be shopping online instead of going to brick and mortar stores. It’s the physically safer way to prepare for the holidays. However, given that so many people will be online, it’s a safe bet that criminals and scammers will also be out in...
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Save More The Smart Way
Many of our clients are already saving a significant portion of their incomes for retirement and other financial goals. You may already be maxing out your employee contribution and ensuring that you take full advantage of any available employer match on your 401(k)....
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Your Finances: What You Need To Do First When Your Spouse Dies
It’s common for the surviving spouse to feel a bit lost upon the death of their partner. You may not have immediate access to all the household assets or know what information you need to put together for the estate. This time can be very confusing, so it’s...
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Keeping your team productive while working from home
Since many of us continue to work from home, ensuring that employees stay productive is a key concern for many business owners. No doubt, you’ve hired mature people who get their work done, and find that micromanaging them is not only unhelpful but counterproductive....
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