Individual year-end tax strategies should account for the breaks that are set to expire come January 2012. Mainly, accelerate the deductions associated with these breaks to get the full benefit of them before it’s gone in 2012. Find out which tax breaks are set to expire and how to prepare. Read More.
There are two weeks left to act on any investment decisions to limit your capital gains tax exposure. The first step is to review your investment portfolio to determine if selling some losers before year end will offset capital gains you have already realized. Let’s also not forget to consider actual and expected income in this decision. Read More.
As we head into the final weeks of December, now is the time to start exploring the most tax savvy ways to donate cash, stock or property. For instance, liquidating investments and donating the proceeds to the charity of your choice is not the best way to handle that situation. Read More.
Sky-high unemployment rates and months of unemployment benefits for many workers have pushed some states into the red with the federal government. A study by the Tax Foundation issued in October found that 34 states had borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits when the states’ funds dried up. A few states have paid off their debts, but with many states still struggling financially, they owe a combined $37 billion, and began paying interest this fall on the cash they borrowed. Read More.
TGI Thursday? Prices on household goods such as food, clothing, and electronics can vary not only by season but also by weekday. It makes a difference what day – and even what time – we buy our household products. So what are the best days to buy soups, sweaters and scanners? Read More.
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