Cryptocurrency Taxation Cryptocurrency taxation has come to the forefront of headlines due to a recent IRS announcement. The IRS is sending out 10,000 letters to taxpayers who did not report cryptocurrency income or gave incorrect reports. This leads many to question, what is involved in cryptocurrency taxation? IRS Notice 2014-21 [...]
More Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes Many enjoy reading celebrity estate planning mistakes because they have a hard time believing people with so much money and so many resources available to them can make such mistakes. But their mistakes can be simple, practical ones. We should be aware of these and learn from them. In [...]
Viatical Settlements Viatical settlements allow you to benefit from the value of your life insurance policy before you pass. In this article, we will go over the basics of viatical settlements to help you determine if using one is right for you. What is a Viatical Settlement? Viatical settlements are a type of investment. [...]
Real Estate Investment Trusts Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a type of investment. They can be a helpful addition to your current portfolio. In this article, we will go over what exactly real estate investment trusts are and how they work for investors. The Basics REITs are entities that invest in income-producing [...]
Estate Tax Estate tax is an often-misunderstood form of taxation. In this article, we will try and clear it up. We will go over the basics of what estate tax is and how it works with inheritance and gift tax. Estate Tax Basics Estate tax is a tax on the portion of a deceased [...]
Beneficiary Deeds-Advantages and Disadvantages Beneficiary deeds are a type of estate planning document. Like any estate planning document, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using one. What works best differs from person to person, depending on their situation. In this article, we will go over the advantages and disadvantages of using a beneficiary [...]
Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance Medicaid and long term care insurance both provide coverage for those who need advanced care. Typically, you would utilize one of these when you need help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, eating, or using the bathroom. However, there are many misconceptions about both. In this article, [...]
Risk and Retirement Planning Risk and retirement planning go hand in hand. To have a successful retirement plan you need to understand the risk and how to mitigate its effects. In this article, we will go over the different types of risk, how you can manage risk, and how it factors into your investment [...]
Schedule A Schedule A is an attachment to Form 1040 for reporting income. It allows you to claim deductions to lower your tax liability. In this article, we will go over how Schedule A works and what you can deduct with it. The Basics Schedule A is an optional tax form. There are two [...]
AB Trusts AB trusts were originally created with the main purpose of helping to reduce estate taxes. In this article, we will go over how AB trusts work, additional benefits they offer, as well as drawbacks you should be aware of. Original Purpose AB trusts got their start under old estate tax laws. In [...]
