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5 Questions 1031 Exchangers Should Ask Before Buying a DST1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.
By Daniel Goodwin
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement AgeA growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Basis in Inherited PropertyAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on inherited property: gold, stock, real estate, including the tax basis at death.
By Joy Taylor
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Quiz: Could Your Recent Grad's 529 Funds Jumpstart Their Roth IRA?Quiz Think you know the tax rules for a 529-to-Roth rollover? Take our 2-minute quiz to see if your account qualifies.
By Kate Schubel
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The Q2 Tax Moves Every Business Owner Should Be Making NowDon't wait until Q4 to talk to your tax adviser or CPA. Business owners and the self-employed should be using April's tax return to shape the rest of the year.
By Rachel Richards, CPA
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Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to FollowTax Breaks Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New Poll Shows People Hate Data Centers: Billions in Tax Exemptions Are One Reason WhyTax Policy Data centers in Virginia and other states are sparking backlash about how AI, cloud computing, and investment affect local communities.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Manage Your Qualified Dividends in 2026You're never going to avoid paying taxes completely, but knowing how to manage your dividend income can help reduce what you pay to Uncle Sam each year.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
