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6 Proven Reasons to Make a Charitable Donation from Your IRA to Save Money

Posted in Tax News on January 27, 2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has temporarily extended the ability of certain taxpayers to make charitable donations from their IRA. The Basics Charitably inclined taxpayers over age 70 1/2 can donate up to $100,000 per year from their…

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7 Easy Ways to Decrease Your Income Tax and Keep More Money

Posted in Tax News on July 24, 2012

 1) Maximize Your Contributions to Your 401(k) Plan Many employers will offer a 401(k) plan. Employees need to take advantage of this plan. This will likely be one of the cornerstones of your retirement plan. If your employer offers a…

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7 Smart Year End Tax Planning Moves

Posted in Tax News on December 7, 2011

  1) Harvest Capital Losses Capital gains property includes stocks, bonds and mutual funds.  Currently, the stated rate on long term capital gains is 15%.  If you have a net loss after netting all of your gains and losses, the…

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5 Reasons Donors Should Give Appreciated Property

Posted in Tax News on November 10, 2011

Donors should give appreciated property to their favorite charity. Appreciated property is property whose Fair Market Value exceeds the cost basis.  Cost basis is generally what was paid for an item.

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