Month: October 2010
Is Your 403(b) Account Safe from Creditors?
403(b) plans are employee-funded retirement savings plans offered by educational institutions and 501(c)(3) charitable organization. While the plans of private schools are…
IRS Announces 2011 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
In Revenue Procedure 2010-40, the IRS provides 2011 figures for many items in the tax code. Of particular note to my readers: The Annual…
Tax Breaks to Disappear in 2011?
Congress left Washington with a big pile of unfinished tax issues still on the table. Under tax laws enacted in the past…
Little Thought-of Reasons to Complete an Estate Plan
So maybe the prospect of protecting your family, preserving your assets, and saving taxes doesn’t motivate you to get your estate planning…
Helping Elderly Parents in Dealing with the IRS
Brian Dooley, CPA in his International Tax Counselor’s Blog, recently authored a helpful post on the use of IRS Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship,…
Medicare Part D – It’s that time of year again to review your Prescription Drug Plan
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. reminds us that it’s that time of year again to make choices and change your current…
Estate Tax Debate Continues
The federal estate tax is a big issue in many congressional races, with proponents of repeal arguing that it severely impacts family…
Estate Tax Action Still Uncertain
Here’s the latest from theHill.com. Bottom line – nobody knows what’s going to happen when Congress is back in session….
Estate Tax Debate Continues
The federal estate tax is a big issue in many congressional races, with proponents of repeal arguing that it severely impacts family…
Estate Tax Action Still Uncertain
Here’s the latest from theHill.com. Bottom line – nobody knows what’s going to happen when Congress is back in session….