What Strategies can I use to Supercharge my IRA?
May 22, 2010
IRA's and Required Minimum Distributions When you reach 70 1/2 years old you are required to take Required Minimum Distributions ("RMD") from your IRA. If you do not you can be subject to penalties ...
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Why Do You Pay Taxes On Debt Relief?
May 07, 2010
Why Tax Debt Forgiveness?
A common question I see in practice is "Why do I have to pay taxes when a lender forgives my debt"? After all, under the tax code a taxable event normally occurs when an indi...
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How are Gifts Taxed for Federal Tax Purposes?
May 05, 2010
Are Gifts Taxed by The Federal Government? A gift is a transfer that can be taxable. The gift tax was instituted to potentially tax transfers of assets that would have been taxable to the estate of ...
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What is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust
May 03, 2010
A Qualified Personal Residence Trust, or "QPRT", is a creature of the tax regulations. It is an estate planning technique that is used to reduce the value of a taxable estate by removing a portion of t...
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Top 5 Things to do When you Receive an Audit Notice From the IRS.
Apr 28, 2010
Step 1: Determine if this is Something you can Handle on your Own The IRS agent does audits everyday and this is not new to them. If you do not feel comfortable handling the audit by yourself hire ...
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When Can You Claim the Dependency Exemption on Your Tax Return?
Mar 23, 2010
Dependency Exemption Basics A dependency exemption is allowed in 2009 and 2010 on your income tax return if you meet certain qualifying tests. The exemption amount is $3650. You receive a personal ...
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Update on Homebuyer Tax Credit
Feb 13, 2010
Misconceptions of the Homebuyer Credit Many do not realize it, but the Homebuyer Credit is not just for New Homebuyers anymore. Another misconception is that people think that their prior home must ...
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What Are The Benefits For Converting Your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA now?
Feb 01, 2010
IRA Background Information Many of our clients currently have a significant portion of their wealth in IRA's and their companies retirement plan. Their may be a benefit to considering a conversion o...
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What If You Receive a Statutory Notice of Deficiency?
Jan 20, 2010
Statutory Notice of Deficiency A Statutory Notice of Deficiency is otherwise known as a 90 day letter. It starts the clock running on your options. You have 90 days from the date of the letter to f...
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Is a Roth IRA Suitable For Me This Year?
Jan 18, 2010
To Roth or not to Roth? A Roth IRA is basicly subject to the same rules as a traditional IRA, only you do not get a deduction for the contribution and the income earned on the Roth is not subject to ...
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