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8 Tax Deductions Eliminated (or Reduced) Under the New Tax Law
Tax Breaks The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered tax rates and nearly doubled the standard deduction, which is expected to reduce taxes for about 65% of taxpayers, according to the Tax Policy Center.
By Sandra Block Published
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Some Self-Employed Taxpayers Get a Big Break Under New Law
Tax Breaks The new tax law allows many self-employed workers to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income.
By Sandra Block Published
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What the New Tax Law Means for Small Businesses
business The most sweeping tax overhaul in three decades brings lots of good cheer for businesses, ranging from a lower corporate tax rate to big tax savings for asset purchases.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Update Estate Plans in Light of New Tax Law
tax law Your current will, if it hasn't been updated in years, could shortchange or even accidentally disinherit your loved ones.
By Eleanor Laise Published
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Rent? Own? Single? Children? 4 Case Studies Show How New Tax Law Could Affect You
tax law To see which way your tax bill might be headed in 2018, take a look at these four scenarios comparing the taxes certain types of people would pay in 2017 with their 2018 projected tax bills. Where do you fit in?
By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP Published
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Charitable Giving Under the New Tax Law
tax law The new tax law may discourage donations. But you can still support your causes and reduce your tax bill with these strategies.
By Miriam Cross Published
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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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