Give Your Gift to Charity, Not the IRS
Charitable donations can reduce your tax liability. However, if you donate appreciated stocks, you can also avoid capital gains taxes.
Give Your Gift to Charity, not the IRS
If you’re giving to charity this holiday season, make sure the IRS isn’t the beneficiary of your gift. We explain in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
Health Savings Accounts Offer Tax Breaks
Income earned on a health savings account balance is income tax-free. Read all about it in this Insurance Tip.
Obamacare Adds New Levels of Complexity to Tax Returns
Substantial reporting requirements have been added to the 2014 tax return to facilitate the ACA insurance mandate. We explain in this Tax Tip.
Ever Wonder What a Tax Deduction Might Save You?
What is a tax deduction worth? It depends on your situation and the type of deduction. We explain in this Tax Tip.
Affect Your Taxes by Carefully Handling Gains and Losses
If you have losses in certain stocks or bonds, you may be able to sell them for a loss to offset any capital gains you recognized during the year.
Together Forever: Marriage and Taxes
Marriage changes everything, including your taxes and how you go about year-end tax planning. We explain in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
Gambling Income and Losses
Gambling winnings are reported as income, while gambling losses are deducted on Schedule A. If you scored big at the casino, read this week’s Tax Tip.
Affect Your Taxes with Gains, Losses
Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how recognizing your capital losses may improve your tax situation. Read the Article in Today’s Marietta Daily Journal
What is the Deductibility of Interest Paid on Home Construction Loans?
The hosts of “Money Talks” discuss the deductibility of interest paid on home construction loans. With the stipulations that surround home construction loans, the hosts address why it’s best to consult a C.P.A. and how working with the same bank to convert the loan to a traditional mortgage may be in your best interest.