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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 Easy Steps For Mid-Year Tax Planning

Posted in Tax News on June 30, 2013

Half the year is in the books.  Many people are playing golf, going to the beach or having a barbeque. It is also the time however to have your Mid-Year Tax Planning. Here are 3 Easy Steps to make this…

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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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3 Reasons to Recognize Capital Gains in 2012

Posted in Tax News on July 3, 2012

1) The Long-Term Capital Gains Rate is Going Up Long-term capital gains are for capital assets held longer than a year. Capital assets include stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Collectibles and certain Real Estate are subject to special rules.  The…

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The Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Gains

Posted in Tax News on November 2, 2011

The sale of a capital asset will result in a capital gain.  Depending on the holding period of this asset, the gain will either be short-term or long-term. Long-term gains have a lower, preferred income tax rate.  The holding period…

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