Retirement decisions, many times, are always complicated, and to make it worse, a huge age gap between couples can translate to a wide retirement date, health, life expectancy, etc....
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/26/2021
Many seniors use savings bonds for good reasons. However, they still provide an incredible way to help pay for the college expenses of a young person. Understanding College Savings...
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act establishes many major loan and tax exemption programs to help tribal-owned businesses stay afloat and retain their employees...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/15/2021
You open an individual retirement account known as an inherited IRA on inheriting a tax-advantaged retirement plan like an IRA or 401(k). The heir needs to transfer such assets from...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/24/2021
For federal tax purposes, inheritance is not classified as income, no matter what you inherited – cash, property, or investment. However, whatever you earn on such an inherited...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/06/2021
People in a long-term committed relationship have many similar financial concerns as couples. There is, however, the absence of the protection and some benefits married couples enjoy....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/18/2021
While there are many ways you can save for college, these various strategies are not equal. You get some particular tax advantages with the best savings channel, provided you use the...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/11/2021
You might think that the only time there would be taxes on an IRA or other type of retirement account would be when you make withdrawals or distributions. However, some income received...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/06/2021
If you need to file for an individual federal income tax return, you will now use the IRS Form 1040 or 1040-SR for Seniors. The other alternatives above: Forms 1040A and 1040EZ ended...