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  • Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriages in all states

    September 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 367

    Abstract: In late June, the Supreme Court determined that same-sex couples can exercise the fundamental right to marry in all states and that there is no lawful basis for a state to refuse to recognize a lawful same-sex marriage performed in another state. This article describes the decision’s impact on many same-sex couples in regard to state taxation, estate planning, and a wide variety of legal rights. However, it notes that the ruling doesn’t apply to forms of same-sex partnerships other than legal marriage.

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  • Planning to avoid or minimize the 3.8% net investment income tax

    September 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 608

    Abstract: The net investment income tax, or NIIT, is a 3.8% surtax on investment income collected from higher-income individuals. It first took effect in 2013. This article explains the NIIT’s basics, how to determine exposure to it, and strategies for avoiding or minimizing such exposure.

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  • Maximizing FDIC insurance coverage of bank deposits

    September 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 569

    Abstract: The FDIC has provided deposit insurance coverage to depositors of insured banks since 1933. This protection is especially important to those investors who tend to be invested heavily in cash and who are dependent on these accounts to cover living expenses. This article discusses the types of deposits protected, the amount of coverage available, and maximization of FDIC insurance coverage.

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  • Boosting retirement savings with a one-person 401(k) plan

    September 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 405

    Abstract: One-person 401(k) plans can provide a valuable source of retirement savings for successful entrepreneurs. This article offers an example of how such a plan works, while noting the role of a standard 401(k) for other employees.

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  • Tips for deducting losses from a disaster

    August 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: Damage to one’s home or personal property may be deductible on the federal income tax return. This article offers some things to know about deducting casualty losses.

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  • The many benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA)

    August 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 474

    Abstract: A Health Savings Account represents an opportunity for eligible individuals to lower their out-of-pocket health care costs and federal tax bill. This article describes how an HSA works, who is eligible, and how it compares with a Flexible Spending Account.

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  • The importance of updating beneficiary designations

    August 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 465

    Abstract: This article looks at a Supreme Court case involving a beneficiary designation. When a man divorced his wife, she waived her rights to benefits under his employer-sponsored retirement plans. However, he never got around to changing his beneficiary designation form with his employer. Accordingly, after his death, the money went to her instead of his estate, in spite of the divorce decree.

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  • Selecting the appropriate entity for your business

    August 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 355

    Abstract: A principal consideration for any business, whether new or existing, is choosing an appropriate legal entity. This article looks at the variety of options available, each with its various advantages and disadvantages. A variety of issues should be considered, for each entity selection situation is unique.

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  • Double duty giving with charitable gift annuities

    August 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 306

    Abstract: A charitable gift annuity can combine the benefits of an immediate income tax deduction and a lifetime income stream. Also, this article notes that one’s future taxable estate will be reduced for the remainder value of the property transferred to the charity.

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  • Tax calendar

    July 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 209

    Abstract: This article notes some important tax deadlines for July through September.

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  • Summer time is a good time to start planning and organizing your taxes

    July 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 478

    Abstract: Starting tax planning in the summer is a good way to avoid a tax surprise when filing next year. Also, it’s a good time to set up a system to keep tax records safe and easy to find. This article provides some tips to help get a leg up on next year’s taxes.

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  • Rollovers from qualified plans to IRAs

    July 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 303

    Abstract: Employees who quit or retire will often have to decide whether to leave their qualified retirement plan account (e.g., 401(k) account) alone or to roll it over to an IRA. The answer, of course, depends on the individual’s specific circumstances. This article looks at some general pros and cons to consider, involving such issues as investment choices and creditor protection.

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  • Combined business and vacation travel

    July 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 371

    Abstract: If a business trip within the U.S. includes some vacation days, some of the expenses can be deducted. The question is how much. This article explains how to allocate business vs. personal expenses.

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  • Avoiding an inadvertent termination of S corporation status

    July 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 613

    Abstract: An inadvertent termination of a company’s S corporation status can mess up even the best tax planning intentions. This article offers some important considerations and suggestions to help avoid an inadvertent loss of the company’s qualification to be treated as an S corporation. It discusses the 100-shareholder limitation and excessive passive investment income, among other considerations.

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  • What you should do with an identity verification letter from the IRS

    June 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 368

    Abstract: In its efforts to combat identity theft, the IRS is stopping suspicious tax returns that have indications of being identity theft, but contain a real taxpayer’s name and/or Social Security number, and sending out Letter 5071C to request that the taxpayer verify his or her identity. This article explains the procedures that a taxpayer receiving this letter should follow.

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  • Tax tips for farmers

    June 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 537

    Abstract: For those who own a farm, this article offers nine tax tips they should know about, addressing crop insurance, employee wages and benefits, net operating losses, farm income averaging, and other topics.

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