Estate Taxes
An important part of estate planning is protecting your family from paying a fortune in estate taxes. Our Estate Taxes articles are full of tips to help you navigate this often-confusing area.
2011 Estate Tax Update - Including How AB Trusts are Affected
Find out the latest on estate taxes—including how AB Trusts are affected—as well as how long this estate tax law is scheduled to remain in effect.
What are the recent changes to real estate capital gains laws?
In May 2006 President Bush signed into law the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. The measure extends to 2010 the reduced tax…
The Estate Tax: Is It Still Around?
There have been rumors circulating ever since Bush first took office that the Estate Tax was headed for extinction. This past election year, in fact…
Leaving Money for College: Education Trusts
The cost of raising a child is at an all-time high of $222,360. And a good chunk of that—16%—is education costs. One way to cover ever-growing…
Top New Tax Breaks You Need to Know About
With the current uncertainties in the housing marketing and the credit crunch this past year, everyone is looking to save wisely. And, if you are…
Small Business Solutions to Minimize Estate Taxes
If you're an entrepreneur, your business is likely your most valuable asset. Fail to take the time to plan for disability or death and your estate…
What's Happening with the Estate Tax?
Since 2001, the federal estate tax has been dwindling down to nothing. But beginning next year, the estate tax is scheduled to return—hopefully, not…
What Are Real Estate Tax Sales?
If a real estate owner does not pay the required taxes on a property, the county will offer the property up for sale at an auction as a "tax sale" to…
The Tax Friendliest Places to Live in the US
There are so many to choose living in a particular area. Certainly, warm climate, exceptional school systems, or enjoyable nightlife, may rank high…