Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Want to Hire a Financial Planning Firm? Five Questions to Ask
The key to finding a financial planner who will do great work for you and your family is knowing what to look for during your search.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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8 Things No One Tells You About Retirement
Making Your Money Last As you advance toward retirement, it's a good idea to start sharpening the focus of your retirement vision.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Last updated
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A Little-Known Tax Buster for Rich Retirees: Zero-Coupon DST
Maybe you've heard of using Delaware statutory trusts to defer taxes on real estate investments, but zero-coupon DSTs take those benefits a step further.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser Published
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Want to Create a Lasting Legacy? Four Issues to Address
To ensure a lasting legacy, you must have a clear plan for how your wealth will transfer, including mitigating taxes and avoiding pitfalls for your heirs.
By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP Last updated
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6 Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills
Tax Breaks Tax breaks make these green projects worth a look, as they help you save on your utility bills.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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A Tax Strategy Now Helps Make Retirement Less Expensive Later
Knowing what your three tax buckets are and how to move savings from the tax-deferred bucket to the tax-free bucket can make a big difference in retirement.
By Matthew Eilers Published
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Five Retirement Myths vs the Reality
Believing these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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How to Avoid These Five Costly Tax Mistakes That Many Retirees Make
Making incorrect assumptions about tax brackets, tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, estate taxes and more can cost you big-time in retirement.
By Gaby C. Mechem Published
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IRC Section 1202: A Strategic Tax Advantage for Investors and Entrepreneurs
IRC Section 1202 allows individuals to exclude up to 100% of the capital gains realized from the sale of qualified small business stock.
By Nicholas Pope Published