In the News: Holding periods for capital assets
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains why how long you hold an asset affects how much tax you’ll owe on the gain when you sell it.
Life Changing Events Can Impact Your Taxes
Throughout your life there will be certain significant occasions that will impact not only your day-to-day living but also your taxes.
Holding Periods for Capital Assets
The “Money Talks” Experts discuss a situation for a couple of investors who have bought and sold several different types of assets throughout the year. They talk about the holding periods and how they affect the capital gains treatment.
All the Expert Tips You Need to Properly Manage Cash Flow for Your New Business
Managing your business’s cash flow is about having access to what you need to put your best foot forward today AND to better prepare yourself for challenges that may develop in the future.
Is It Time for a Payroll Tax Checkup?
Was your 2018 federal tax refund less than normal, or—worse yet—did you owe tax despite usually getting a refund? We explain why it might be time for a payroll tax checkup.
Earn Tax-Free Income from Working Abroad
U.S. citizens and resident aliens are taxed on their worldwide income, whether they live inside or outside of the U.S. However, qualifying U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work abroad may be able to exclude from their income all or part of their foreign salary or wages, or amounts received as compensation for…
Get Those Kids a Job, and Take Advantage of Tax Breaks
Children who are dependents of their parents are subject to what is commonly referred to as the kiddie tax. This generally applies to children under the age of 19 and full-time students over the age of 18 and under the age of 24. The kiddie tax originated many years ago to close a tax loophole…
Tax Ramifications of Disposing of a Vehicle
If you are buying a new car, are you wondering what to do with the old one? You have several options, some of which have tax implications and some of which don’t. These options include trading the car in with the dealer, selling it to a third party, donating it to a charity, gifting it…
Facing a Huge Gain from a Realty Sale?
When you sell property you will have a gain or a loss based on your basis. Failure to document may cost you. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
How to File Taxes After Saying “I Do”
A married couple can choose to file jointly or separately. Both statuses can result in surprises – some pleasant and some unpleasant. We explain in this Tax Tip.