SALE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE

If you sell your principal residence for a profit, how is that profit taxed? A lot of folks think the gain is subject to tax, no matter what. Some think as long as you reinvest the sale proceeds the gain is “deferred”. Some even think you can only “defer” the gain...

HOW LONG SHOULD I KEEP…

Let’s face it, we’re living in a digital world now, and most anything you’re looking for can be found online, including a lot of records you would normally keep with your tax returns. I know there are some of you out there that have every piece of paper you’ve used to...

SHARED CUSTODY

Many taxpayers are in a situation where they share custody of one or more children with the child’s other parent. While tax law changed in 2018 and eliminated a deduction for dependents, there are still child tax credits and other tax benefits that are only allowed if...

Make Your Child a Tax-Free Millionaire!

Make Your Child a Tax-Free Millionaire! Want to jump start your child’s retirement with a million dollar tax-free account? Consider this: The million dollar idea As soon as your child begins to earn income, open a Roth IRA and set a contribution goal to reach...