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5 Lessons Learned From Tax Season
Another Tax Season has come and gone. Here are the 5 Lessons Learned from this Tax Season.
1) Don’t Pass Tax Legislation on December 31
Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act on December 31, 2012. It’s clear that no one voting on it read it, much less understood it. The timing of this legislation was not good. Due to the late passage of this bill the IRS was … Continue reading »
Where’s My K-1?
This question is asked frequently during tax season.
I suspect it will be asked even more this tax season.
There will likely be even more delays this year than in past years. Congress passed The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on the last day of 2012. President Obama signed this legislation on January 2, 2013. This has delayed the IRS, which … Continue reading »
The Last (Really BIG) Tax-Free Gift
Under current federal estate tax law there is an exclusion up to $5.12 million in 2012. Taxable estates above this amount are taxed at 35%. This exclusion is scheduled to decrease to $1 million beginning in 2013. The tax rate will also increase to 55%. This exclusion can be used either at death or during life. In other words, the federal estate tax and the federal gift tax are unified.
Why the Fiscal Cliff is Fiscally Irresponsible
The Federal Government and the country are set to go off the Fiscal Cliff on New Year’s Day.
The term Fiscal Cliff refers to number of laws that if they remain unchanged, could result in significant tax increases and spending cuts.
How to Plan Your Estate and Live Happily Ever After
Ask many people if they have an estate plan and they just roll their eyes. With the Federal Estate Tax Exclusion at $5.12 million most people will not be subject to estate taxes. In Connecticut, the exclusion is $2 million and many people won’t be subject to this tax. So…why do I need an estate plan?
