Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Avoid Estimated Tax Payments in Retirement With RMD WithholdingRMDs If you don't need the money to live on, wait until December to take your RMD, and ask the sponsor to withhold a big chunk for the IRS.
By Kevin McCormally
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Cut Taxes on 401(k) Company Stock With the NUA RuleKnowing about net unrealized appreciation (the gap between what you paid for your company shares and what they're now worth) could save you thousands in taxes.
By Scott Schwitzer
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8 Retirement Tax Strategies Your CPA Won't ShareTax preparation calculates what you owe for the previous year, but tax planning helps lower your lifetime tax bill — and is vital for retirees with pensions.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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How the Energy Crisis Is Changing Real Estate InvestingFrom strategic 1031 exchanges to 100% bonus depreciation and Opportunity Funds, this is how savvy investors are turning global turbulence into long-term wealth.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Does Your Charitable Giving Plan Need an Overhaul?Creating an intentional charitable giving plan allows you to align your contributions with your core values while making the most of your tax benefits.
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
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The Most Tax-Efficient Ways to Leave Investments to Your ChildrenPlanning for death (and taxes) isn't fun, but it is necessary. And leaving investments to your children in a tax-efficient way is a good thing.
By Jeff Reeves
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You've Got a Trust: Now Who Should Be the Successor Trustee?You've set up a trust to protect your assets and your beneficiaries, but you still must choose the right person to execute your wishes. Here's how to do that.
By John M. Goralka
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How to Build Your Financial Fortress: Asset ProtectionAsset protection is more important now than ever. These seven layers of protection can protect your wealth from potential creditors long before claims arise.
By John M. Goralka
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4 Year-End Tax Strategies for Charitable GivingIf you're thinking ahead to your year-end giving, here are four ways to maximize the impact of your donations while making full use of available tax incentives.
By Martin Schamis, CFP®
