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7 Smart Year End Tax Planning Moves

  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 Everyone Should Contribute to an IRA

  Here are the five reasons everyone should contribute to an IRA. 1) Income Tax Deduction.  Many taxpayers who contribute to an IRA will get a tax deduction.  Some taxpayers with higher incomes that participate in a retirement plan at


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The Difference Between an IRA and a Roth IRA

Deciding whether to open an IRA or  a Roth IRA is a major decision with potentially large financial consequences. Both forms of the IRA are great ways to save for retirement, although each offers different advantages and rules. 


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Four Reasons to Review Your Withholding and Estimated Tax Payments Now

The first half of the year is in the books.  It’s time to take a look at your withholding and estimated tax payments.  Why is this important?  To avoid any potential penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes. 


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It's Back…The Return of the Required Minimum Distribution ("RMD")

The RMD is back and is required for 2010 and all future years.  Taxpayers over age 70½ must take a required minimum distribution from their IRA’s and other qualified retirement plans. For 2009, the government removed the requirement for one


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