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5 Reasons Taxpayers over Age 70 1/2 Should Make a Charitable Donation From Their IRA NOW

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) almost doubled the Standard Deduction. For 2023, Single filers can claim $13,850, Head of Household $20,800 and Married Filing Jointly $27,700. Additionally, the maximum amount that can be deducted for state and local


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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


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Happy New (Tax) Year…Unlucky ’13?

  The New Year’s celebrations are over. It’s on to 2013. Will this be unlucky 2013 for taxpayers? We wrote earlier how there are 8 Reasons You Will Pay More Taxes in 2013…Guaranteed. We also pointed out Why the Fiscal


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5 Reasons Donors Should Give Appreciated Property

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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The Importance of Beneficiary Designations

When was the last time you checked your beneficiary designations for your retirement accounts that were established years ago?  Beneficiaries are the individuals or entities (such as a charity) that you name to receive these assets upon your death.  You


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