Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
Latest
-
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
-
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®
-
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
-
Do You Know the Pros and Cons of Annuities? Test Your Knowledge With Our QuizQuiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.
By Joyce Lamb
Quiz -
9 Tax Surprises Retirees Don't See Coming Until It's Too LateMost of these tax surprises are avoidable, but many retirees aren't ready for the shift in how and when taxes show up in retirement. These strategies can help.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
-
When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2026?Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Deadlines -
Did You Max Out Your 401(k)? Here's How That Could BackfireWhat looked like smart tax planning could become a problem. And not just for you — your kids could inherit a tax bomb. How to head off potential disaster.
By Christopher C. Giambrone, CFP®, AIF®
-
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®
-
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
