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Obamacare in the Upcoming Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
We’ve been waiting to see what our congressmen and women are going to decide for our 2018 tax law. As we’ve already entered the holiday season and can see the new year in sight, they are certainly cutting it close. … Read More
Your Deductions in 2018 Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
We will have to wait and see what tax law we have after Congress reconciles the bills and the final version is signed into law by the President.
Senate Tries to Hurt Capital Gains Management
We’ve been waiting to see what our congressmen and women are going to decide for our 2018 tax law. As we’ve already entered the holiday season and can see the new year in sight, they are certainly cutting it close. … Read More
529 Expansion to Include Elementary and Secondary Education?
With this proposed expansion, 529 accounts may become the most cost-efficient way to fund all education expenses.
No Roth Recharacterizations After 2017?
It is an inconvenience during the holiday season to say the least, but Roth conversions are worth the effort.
SEC Advertises Investor.gov to Protect Against Fraud
Don’t let someone else live the life you’re saving for, but also don’t rely on Investor.Gov to protect your money.
Employers Who Offer A Retirement Plan Have A Fiduciary Responsibility
Every business owner or director of a non-profit should realize that if they don’t take their fiduciary responsibility seriously they are legally liable for their neglect and inaction.
Where is Your Priority: Tax Preparation or Tax Planning?
At our firm, tax planning is our priority. We hope to maximize after-tax net worth over your lifetime, even if it is at the expense of this one year.
#TBT SEC Requires New ADV Part 2 Disclosure Form
This 2011 post marks the birth of the SEC-required “plain English” descriptive brochure of disclosures. As David Marotta predicted, this new requirement was just another feel-good legislation aimed at making people feel safer without actually making them safer.
How to Apply for a Health Insurance Exemption
Coverage is considered unaffordable if the lowest cost Bronze-level plan available to you through the Marketplace in 2017 is more than 8.16% of your household income.
“Deductions are Expensive” and Other Mistakes in the News
I recently watched a video by VOX called, “How tax breaks help the rich.” In the video, they discuss wealth inequality and claim that one of the biggest drivers of inequality is the tax code.
How Do You Value a Gift of Stock for Taxes?
How do you determine the value of your gift of stock? The IRS doesn’t like you to use rough estimates on your tax forms; they prefer a black and white number.
Long-Term Effects of AGI-Lowering Strategies
However, in 2018, the health insurance rates are extraordinarily high, especially in Charlottesville. Taking one year off from your valuable tax planning strategies to get free or low-cost health insurance might be worth it.
Should I Cut Back My Hours to Get an Obamacare Subsidy?
It’s hard to know… but I bet I’m not the only one looking at my compensation differently.
Should I Switch to a Health Care Sharing Ministry?
Some think the alternative to the traditional insurance providers is the health care sharing ministries, but they aren’t insurance.