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10 Cheapest Places to Live in ArizonaProperty Tax Moving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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5 Costly RMD Mistakes That Will Put a Dent in Your SavingsLike your golden years, RMDs creep up on you quicker than you think. Planning ahead can prevent you (and your heirs) getting hit with penalties and extra taxes.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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5 Questions 1031 Exchangers Should Ask Before Buying a DST1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.
By Daniel Goodwin
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement AgeA growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Basis in Inherited PropertyAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on inherited property: gold, stock, real estate, including the tax basis at death.
By Joy Taylor
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Quiz: Could Your Recent Grad's 529 Funds Jumpstart Their Roth IRA?Quiz Think you know the tax rules for a 529-to-Roth rollover? Take our 2-minute quiz to see if your account qualifies.
By Kate Schubel
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The Q2 Tax Moves Every Business Owner Should Be Making NowDon't wait until Q4 to talk to your tax adviser or CPA. Business owners and the self-employed should be using April's tax return to shape the rest of the year.
By Rachel Richards, CPA
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Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to FollowTax Breaks Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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