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The Difference Between an Inherited Asset and a Gift Received

Posted in Tax News on August 18, 2013

Whether you receive an asset from inheritance or from a gift can have significant tax impact when this asset is sold. Inherited Asset For an inherited asset you generally take this asset over at the Fair Market Value at the…

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How to Calculate Your Cost Basis and Save Money…Guaranteed

Posted in Tax News on August 11, 2013

When you sell a capital asset you need to know when you purchased it and what the cost basis is.  These will be used to determine what your capital gain (or loss) is.  Capital assets are items such as stocks,…

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3 Reasons to Fund a 529 College Savings Plan

Posted in Tax News on May 19, 2013

  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…

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The Last (Really BIG) Tax-Free Gift

Posted in Tax News on December 10, 2012

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…

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3 Reasons Many Family Loans Turn into Grants

Posted in Tax News on September 4, 2012

Have you made a loan to a child or grandchild? When making a loan, you have an expectation of getting paid back.  When a family loan turns into a grant, you’re not going to get paid back. Here are 3…

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