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New Tax Law: 8 Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees
tax law The federal tax code is undergoing its first significant makeover in 30 years.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Published
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Under the New Tax Law, Is My Alimony Tax-Free?
alimony The new policy goes into effect in 2019. Older divorces can be modified to follow the new rules—if both parties agree.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Giving to Charity: Strategies to Ensure a Tax and Human Benefit Under New Tax Law
tax law Changes to the tax law in 2018 have taken away most people's ability to deduct charitable contributions. But there are still a few options to consider in order to give and still receive.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How the New Tax Law Affects Retirees and Retirement Planning
tax law Tax lawyers, accountants and financial planners are burning the midnight oil trying to figure out all the ins and outs of the new tax law.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Gaming the Mortgage Interest Deduction Under the New Tax Law
Tax Breaks The rise in the standard deduction means far fewer people will be deducting mortgage interest.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Big Change Afoot for the "Kiddie Tax" Under the New Tax Law
Tax Breaks Though the exemption remains the same, the rates are quite different.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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New Tax Law Offers Added Incentive to Make Tax-Free Transfer of RMDs From Your IRA to Charity
tax law Basic rules for charitable deductions stay the same under the new tax law, but a near doubling of the standard deduction may change people's giving.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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26 Ways the New Tax Law Will Affect Your Wallet
Tax Breaks The new year starts with a new tax law affecting every taxpayer in the land.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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QCDs: Use This Tax Strategy to Get More From 2018 RMDs
Tax Breaks Under the new tax law, those taking RMDs can get a tax break even without itemizing by giving to charity. Here's how qualified charitable distributions can pay off beyond good deeds.
By Brian Vnak, CFP, CPA Published
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