IRAs remain a great way to set aside funds for retirement, even though most people nowadays have access to a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plan at work. One of the most common questions people… Read More
When Things Change – What to Do About Estimated Taxes
The IRS not only wants you to pay what you owe but in many instances, they don’t want you to wait until the end of the year to do so. If your primary income is… Read More
The New Deduction Limitation and Georgia HEART and GOAL Programs
One of the most controversial aspects of the new tax law is the limitation on the deduction for state and local taxes. The limit was set at $10,000, and as a result, many affluent taxpayers… Read More
3 Charitable Options to Reduce Your Taxes
Updated January 2020 to reflect the SECURE Act changes Charitable decisions typically aren’t solely driven by a desire for a tax break. Most of us make philanthropic contributions because there are causes or institutions that… Read More
Planning for Taxes in Retirement: Options to Control What You Pay
In last week’s post, I covered a few things you should consider in setting up withdrawals from your portfolio in retirement. One of the considerations was planning for taxes, and more specifically, how you can… Read More
Tax Planning and Children: Tax Issues in Holding Assets for Your Kids
In last week’s blog post, I covered the various options for holding assets meant to benefit your child. This week, we’ll take a look at the tax planning issues surrounding assets held for or by… Read More
New Tax Bill: Will the Tax Code Changes Save You Money?
If you’ve followed the news about the new tax bill, you may have noticed that in an attempt to answer the question “Will it save me money?” writers are resorting to offering a varied group… Read More
Tax Loss Harvesting – Another Free Lunch?
Had Harry Markowitz thought about it, he probably would have considered tax loss harvesting a free lunch. Markowitz was a seminal figure in the academic study of investing, and he famously called diversification the only… Read More
Health Savings Accounts: Why I Am a Big Fan of These Savings Vehicles
Unless you are extremely wealthy, there aren’t many tax shelters available to you and healthcare costs are likely a rising concern. For both of those reasons, I am a big fan of Health Savings Accounts… Read More
Financial Advisors: An Inheritance Investment Case Study
In last week’s post we outlined issues to consider when it comes to investing an inheritance. This week, we’ll look at a case study for someone receiving an inheritance. We believe financial advisors should keep… Read More