Tax loss harvesting is a tax reduction trick designed to reduce the amount you pay to Uncle Sam. It can be used quite regularly and many investors use it to either postpone or to reduce what they have to pay altogether. Let’s take a look at what tax harvesting is. The Principle The principle of
Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Taxes this Year
The time has come to start thinking about that dreaded April deadline. Mistakes happen every year and the IRS punishes people for these mistakes. Certain mistakes are much more common than others. Let’s go through some of the main mistakes you must be sure to avoid when filing taxes this year. Not
How Tax Rates & Brackets Will Change in 2016
It is essential that you know how the tax system is going to change ahead of time. This will help you plan so you can pay as little as possible. 2016 will see a number of alterations to the tax system, and we are going to look at some of the more important alterations below. Singles Single people
Things You Should Know About Federal Tax Liens
A tax lien is something that the IRS files against you in order to lay claim to your personal property. You will have a tax lien filed against you when you don’t pay your taxes. Dealing with a tax lien can be quite exhausting and you need to make sure you avoid it. If you are in this position,
How to Add Tax Diversification to Your Portfolio
Tax diversification involves investing your money in places where it is treated differently. In other words, it leads to you paying less tax and gaining more money. Both are desirables outcomes. We are going to give you three ways in which you can easily add tax diversification to your
How Tax Day Works for Same Sex Married Couples
In June of 2015, same sex couples were granted the right to marry by the Supreme Court of the United States. This historic moment comes complete with a lot of questions about taxes. Previously, same sex couples paid separate federal income taxes. Some same sex married partners were able to pay their
Carried Interest – A Possible Loophole for Taxpayers?
Hedge fund managers, or general partners, often work off of a flat fee. The reason for this is a hedge fund is often shared by many partners. As a means of protection, all partners are allotted a share of the fund. This fee is what is considered income for a hedge fund manager. This flat fee comes
States Which Have an Estate Tax
There are a number of states which collect estate taxes. Some other states prefer to collect a tax on inheritance instead. There are two states specifically which collect estate tax and inheritance taxes. If you need to know how to plan an estate in your state, here is some information which should