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Tornadoes, Hurricanes and the Stock Market

June 28, 2017

About the Author: Robert E. Grace, JD, CLU, ChFC, RFC is an Investment Adviser Representative and Master Elite IRA Advisor. As Founder & President of Grace Tax Advisory Group, LLC. ,…

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Life insurance and an estate plan may not always mix well

June 5, 2017

A life insurance policy can be an important part of an estate plan. The tax benefits are twofold: The policy can provide a source of wealth for your family income-tax-free,…

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Turning next year’s tax refund into cash in your pocket now

June 2, 2017

Each year, millions of taxpayers claim an income tax refund. To be sure, receiving a payment from the IRS for a few thousand dollars can be a pleasant influx of…

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Real Estate Investor vs. Professional: Why it Matters

May 17, 2017

Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless you’re a real estate professional. Why does this matter? Passive income may be subject…

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Acquaint yourself with the Roth IRA as an estate planning tool

May 15, 2017

A Roth IRA can be a valuable estate planning tool, offering the opportunity for tax-free growth as long as it exists and requiring no distributions during your life, thus allowing…

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Direct tuition payments benefit your grandchild and your estate plan

April 24, 2017

Grandparents often want to play a role in financing their grandchildren’s education. If you’re one of them, it’s important to consider the impact that different financing options will have on…

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Vacation homes should keep families together, not tear them apart

April 12, 2017

A shared family vacation home can be a great place for family bonding. And a little estate planning can go a long way toward avoiding conflict and keeping the home…

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7 IRA Questions to Ask Before You File Your Tax Return

March 26, 2017

1) Did you make a deductible IRA contribution for 2016? If yes, make sure the deduction is reflected on line 32 of your Form 1040. 2) Did you make a non-deductible IRA…

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COULD A TAX-FREE EXCHANGE HELP COVER LTC INSURANCE COSTS?

March 16, 2017

No estate plan is complete without considering long-term care (LTC) expenses and how to pay for them. LTC insurance is an option, but these policies can be expensive. One solution…

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Things to Tell Your Tax Preparer During Tax Season

March 2, 2017

Any time you get a 1099-R for a retirement plan transaction, make sure you give it to your tax preparer. The IRS gets copies of your 1099-Rs, so they need…

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