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Is Tax Planning Missing in Your Retirement Planning?
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Read MoreHow Life Insurance Can Make Your Retirement Tax Free
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Read MoreKnow the Difference Between Qualified and Nonqualified Annuities
For many investors looking to secure their cash flow in retirement, annuities are a common way to receive the guaranteed income they need.[1] Different annuities exist, so knowing which option fits your financial life and goals is important. Here are some points on the differences between qualified and nonqualified annuities. What is a qualified annuity?…
Read MoreHow to be Tax Efficient with Your Investments
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Read MoreWhat Does the New Tax Law Mean for Me?
Late last year, President Donald Trump promised to deliver a “big, beautiful Christmas present” to Americans that would revive an anemic U.S. economy. While the holidays are past, the sound and fury continues as pundits on both sides of the political spectrum debate the long-range ramifications of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the first…
Read MoreWhat Does the New Tax Plan Mean for Investing?
About the Author: CHERYL L. CHARBONNEAU, CPA, CFP®, CGMA, is CFO and Director of Tax Operations at Grace Tax Advisory Group, LLC in Southwest Florida. For 25 years, Cheryl worked as a CPA, which included 10 years as a partner in an accounting and wealth management firm in Naples. Subsequently, she earned the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP)…
Read More3 Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals
About the Author: CHERYL L. CHARBONNEAU, CPA, CFP®, CGMA, is CFO and Director of Tax Operations at Grace Tax Advisory Group, LLC in Southwest Florida. For 25 years, Cheryl worked as a CPA, which included 10 years as a partner in an accounting and wealth management firm in Naples. Subsequently, she earned the Certified Financial Planner® and…
Read MoreTurning next year’s tax refund into cash in your pocket now
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 cash. But it means you were essentially giving the government an interest-free loan for close to a year, which isn’t the best use of your…
Read MoreReal Estate Investor vs. Professional: Why it Matters
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 to the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT), and passive losses generally are deductible only against passive income, with the excess being carried forward. Of…
Read More7 IRA Questions to Ask Before You File Your Tax Return
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 contribution for 2016? If yes, make sure the contribution is reported on Form 8606. The contribution will not, however, be reported anywhere on your Form…
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