California is known for its high taxes, but careful planning can help you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. In our blog, we share important tax planning tips, as well as advice for what to do when you find yourself facing an IRS collection action, levy, or lien.
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Selling Your Home? Tax and Other ConsiderationsThe prime residential real estate selling season is in full swing -- and 2014 might be a good time to sell, depending on your situation. So, while prospective sellers are making their properties look like model homes in the hopes of raking in a nice profit, this is a good...
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Should We Discuss Rocks, Flossing, or the Alternative Minimum Tax?Congress passed the alternative minimum tax (AMT) some 45 years ago because some wealthy families were legally using so many deductions and tax breaks that they were paying no federal income taxes at all. Talking about the AMT gets about the same response as discussing igneous rocks and teeth flossing—not...
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Take a Look at Last Year's Tax Return!Taxes are one of your largest retirement expenses. Your 2013 federal income tax form is a guide to reducing those taxes in 2014. Before filing away the return for last year’s taxes, take a few minutes to study it. A careful review of the return can point the way to...
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What Will Become of the IRA Charity Rollover?You were so helpful to me in September, clarifying the IRA charitable contribution. Do you know if the government is instituting that same contribution this year? We are well into tax season and planning for the upcoming year. Are you keeping up with the tax laws? As many retirees and...