2018 Mid Year Tax Planning: Changes to Consider
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December of last year, fundamentally changes the federal tax landscape for both individuals and businesses. Many of the provisions in the legislation are permanent, others (including most of the tax cuts that apply to individuals) expire at the end of 2025. Here [...]
Ten Year End Tax Planning Tips for 2016
Here are 10 things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. 1. Set aside time to plan Effective planning requires that you have a good understanding of your current tax situation, as well as a reasonable estimate of how your circumstances [...]
Should You Consider a 2016 Charitable Contribution from Your IRA?
Yes, if you qualify. The law authorizing qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, has recently been made permanent by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. You simply instruct your IRA trustee to make a distribution directly from your IRA (other than a SEP or SIMPLE) to a [...]
2015 Year-End Tax Planning Basics
As the end of the 2015 tax year approaches, set aside some time to evaluate your situation and consider potential opportunities. Effective year-end planning depends on a good understanding of both your current circumstances and how those circumstances might change next year. Basic strategies Consider whether there's an opportunity to [...]
Use this Primer to Evaluate a 2015 IRA Contribution
The combined amount you can contribute to your traditional and Roth IRAs remains at $5,500 for 2015, or $6,500 if you'll be 50 or older by the end of the year. You can contribute to an IRA in addition to an employer-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k). But if you [...]
Consider These End-of-Year Tax Planning Strategies for 2013
As the end of the 2013 tax year approaches, set aside some time to evaluate your situation. Here are some things to keep in mind as you consider potential year-end tax moves. 1. The tax landscape has changed for higher-income individuals This year a new 39.6% federal income tax rate [...]
Mid-Year Planning: Accounting for New Tax Rules
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), passed in early January, permanently extended a host of expiring tax provisions. It also largely set the rules for tax planning for 2013 and beyond. As you take stock of your tax situation this year, here are a few new wrinkles to [...]