Do you give money to your church or other charities? Do you get a tax benefit from those donations? Well, recent changes in the tax code have done a lot to destroy the tax benefits from giving to your church and other 501(c)(3) charities. But there is a strategy for you to donatethe way you want, and . . . Get an immediate charitable deduction. It’s called a … [Read more...]
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Is now the Time to Transfer Your Home to Your Adult Child?
How to help your adult child buy a home in today’s overheated market. As I’m sure you know, today’s home prices have skyrocketed, which means it can be very difficult for your adult child to buy a home. What you may not know is there are creative ways for you to help make home-ownership a reality for them. If you are planning to leave your home for any reason, here’s a … [Read more...]
Selling Your Appreciated Vacation Home? What About Taxes?
Got a vacation home you want to sell? Be careful.The tax laws that apply can be tricky...and costly! What exactly is a “vacation home.”? Seems obvious, doesn’t it? Well, we’re dealing with the IRS so it isn’t. If you have a home that you rent outand use personally, the IRS defines it as a “vacation home.” So what? . . . you may ask. The answer is that the … [Read more...]
Tax Implications of Investing in Precious Metal Assets
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… The truth is that making an investment in precious metals may well be worth considering. Why? Because they can diversify your portfolio and may provide you with other important benefits. Now please note that the Tax Reduction Letteris not promoting precious metals. I’m writing because I want you to knowthis … [Read more...]
How To Use a Reverse Mortgage as a Tax Planning Tool
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… If you’re a senior, it’s possible you may need a sizable chunk of cash to meet expenses or maintain your lifestyle. That’s where a reverse mortgage can come in. A reverse mortgage is a kind of loan that lets homeowners, ages 62 and older, borrow part of their home equity as tax-free income. (In the full article, … [Read more...]