Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Your Kids' Tax Bracket Can Wipe Out Your Capital GainsWant to give your kids a home down payment? Want to help cover daycare expenses? Instead of writing them a check, transfer appreciated stock into their account.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Stop Taxes From Taking a Bite Out of a Special Needs TrustIf a special needs trust isn't structured correctly, the recipient could lose out on a chunk of money when they need it the most. Here's how to prevent that.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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Retired With Self-Employment Income? Don't Miss This Tax BreakSome retired taxpayers don't realize that premiums for Medicare and long-term care insurance may be deductible on their return. Here's what financial planners say you need to know.
By Sandra Block
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7 Times to Dip Into Your Roth IRA if You Have a PensionThe established wisdom is never to touch your Roth IRA, but if it contains a large sum and you have a pension, too, here's when you should tap into it first.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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How the Midterms Offer a Unique Tax Planning OpportunityMarkets tend to experience uncertainty leading up to midterm elections, followed by recovery. Canny investors recognize that dip as a tax planning opportunity.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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The Crucial Tax Planning Difference That Can Preserve Your Retirement Nest EggShifting from tax preparation to tax planning can help you strategically time Roth conversions and avoid Social Security taxes or Medicare surcharges.
By Eric Heckman, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CRTP
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Our Taxpaying 'Golden Hour' Won't Last: Make These Moves NowThe growing U.S. deficit can only be controlled by cutting spending, accelerating growth or raising taxes. The latter is a real risk, but you can be prepared.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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How a 'Tax Bucket List' Can Help You Plan Your RetirementWhether you realize it or not, your money is sitting in three different tax “buckets.” To save on taxes throughout retirement, make sure to fill up your tax-free bucket. Here are two ways to do that.
By Justin Biance, Certified Estate Planner
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Should You Take Your Pension as a Lump Sum?The answer depends on multiple factors, such as what your alternative investment options would be, whether you want to leave money to a beneficiary and more.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
