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Posts Tagged ‘Estate’
3 Reasons to Fund a 529 College Savings Plan
1) College is Expensive
According to the College Board the average tuition for a 4 year private education is $39,518 per year. The average cost of a 4 year in- state public education is $17,860. Either way, it’s a lot of money.
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 »
A Summary of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
The Federal Government avoided the Fiscal Cliff...Well, for now any way.
At the very last minute they passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Here are some of the highlights:
Income, Capital Gains and Qualifying Dividends Tax
6 Easy Steps to Open an Estate in Connecticut
1) Go to Probate Court and Get Your Appointment
A decedent will list their executor (or executrix) in their will. If the decedent did not name one or did not have a will, the court will appoint someone to manage the affairs of the estate.
This person will be known as an administrator or adminstratrix. The appointment will allow you to manage … Continue reading »
3 Easy Ways to Financially Help Your Children or Grandchildren
Do your children or grandchildren need some financial assistance?
Here are 3 Easy Ways to help them:
1) Make a Loan
Parents and grandparents can loan to their child or grandchild. If this is the approach taken, a formal loan agreement should be drawn up. This should include interest and the repayment terms. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") will require a minimum amount of interest to be … Continue reading »
