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Charitable Giving - Document, Document, Document
written by: Ritva Williamson As the Holiday Season approaches we tend to become more generous and soft-hearted. A widely-held perception is that corporations and foundations are the biggest sources to tap for
International Taxation
written by: Deb Kramer Dividends and interest earned from a foreign corporation, wages earned outside of the U.S. and retirement earnings/gains carry with them another tax code animal, referred to as, International
How to pay ZERO TAXES on some kinds of investments...LEGALLY!
Sound too good to be true? Back in 2008, in an effort to reduce taxes for the middle class, Congress enacted something now called the Bush-Era Tax Cuts. These cuts cause the federal income tax rate on
Understanding Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions
written by: Michelle Meister Some of us clip coupons, others recycle or carpool to save a buck. However, when it comes to our paycheck, most of us are willing to accept it’s taxation before considering ways
How to Use your 529 College Savings Plan
How to Use a 529 College Savings Plan As with any investment there are benefits and drawbacks to contributing to a 529 college saving plan. By now you likely have heard the benefits for contributing to a 529
Common Divorce Tax Issues
written by Ritva Williamson When is the divorce official (for tax purposes)? A taxpayer is considered unmarried for the whole year if they have obtained a final decree of divorce OR separate maintenance or have