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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 Plan Your Estate and Live Happily Ever After

Posted in Tax News on October 9, 2012

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…

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4 Reasons Everyone Should Contribute to a Roth IRA

Posted in Tax News on September 25, 2012

1) Tax – Free Distributions If the Roth IRA account is open for at least 5 years and the taxpayers is over age 59 1/2, then all of the distributions from the Roth IRA are tax-free.   2) Take Your…

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