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Pay Attention To The Details When Selling Investments

The tax consequences of the sale of an investment, as well as your net return, can be affected by a...

Coverdell ESAs: The Tax-Advantaged Way To Fund Elementary And Secondary School Costs

With school letting out you might be focused on summer plans for your children (or grandchildren)....

Donating A Vehicle Might Not Provide The Tax Deduction You Expect

All charitable donations aren’t created equal — some provide larger deductions than others. And it...

Business Owners: When It Comes To IRS Audits, Be Prepared

If you recently filed your 2016 income tax return (rather than filing for an extension) you may now...

Real Estate Investor Vs. Professional: Why It Matters

Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition — unless...

Operating Across State Lines Presents Tax Risks — Or Possibly Rewards

It’s a smaller business world after all. With the ease and popularity of e-commerce, as well as the...

Turning 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...

Do You Know The Tax Implications Of Your C Corp.’s Buy-Sell Agreement?

Private companies with more than one owner should have a buy-sell agreement to spell out how...

Individual Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines For The Remainder Of 2017

While April 15 (April 18 this year) is the main tax deadline on most individual taxpayers’ minds,...

A Timely Postmark On Your Tax Return May Not Be Enough To Avoid Late-Filing Penalties

Because of a weekend and a Washington, D.C., holiday, the 2016 tax return filing deadline for...