Nothing is Certain but Death and Taxes
Most of us have heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, ‘In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.’
Most of us have heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, ‘In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.’
It is time to evaluate your options for how to use your time when you stop working.
Children and grandchildren inheriting traditional IRAs could quickly find themselves in the top 37% tax bracket, thanks to changes ushered in by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
When you set up an IRA with a brokerage, you’ll usually be asked to designate a beneficiary. This is where you would enter the trust as your beneficiary, should that be the option you choose.
Many annuities cannot be passed on to a beneficiary; any money left in them when you die goes to the insurance company.
After years of strong growth, total charitable giving rose just 0.7% in 2018, according to a new report on philanthropy by Giving USA. When adjusted for inflation, total giving declined 1.7%.
If Congress gets its way, you’re going to lose the opportunity to help your children build wealth, and at the same time, they could end up in higher tax brackets for years.
Both capital gains and other investment income, such as dividend income, are a source of profit and have potential tax consequences.