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Rent? Own? Single? Children? 4 Case Studies Show How New Tax Law Could Affect You
tax law To see which way your tax bill might be headed in 2018, take a look at these four scenarios comparing the taxes certain types of people would pay in 2017 with their 2018 projected tax bills. Where do you fit in?
By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP Published
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Charitable Giving Under the New Tax Law
tax law The new tax law may discourage donations. But you can still support your causes and reduce your tax bill with these strategies.
By Miriam Cross Published
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New Tax Law: 8 Smart Tax Strategies for Retirees
tax law The federal tax code is undergoing its first significant makeover in 30 years.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Published
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Under the New Tax Law, Is My Alimony Tax-Free?
alimony The new policy goes into effect in 2019. Older divorces can be modified to follow the new rules—if both parties agree.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Giving to Charity: Strategies to Ensure a Tax and Human Benefit Under New Tax Law
tax law Changes to the tax law in 2018 have taken away most people's ability to deduct charitable contributions. But there are still a few options to consider in order to give and still receive.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How the New Tax Law Affects Retirees and Retirement Planning
tax law Tax lawyers, accountants and financial planners are burning the midnight oil trying to figure out all the ins and outs of the new tax law.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Big Change Afoot for the "Kiddie Tax" Under the New Tax Law
Tax Breaks Though the exemption remains the same, the rates are quite different.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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Gaming the Mortgage Interest Deduction Under the New Tax Law
Tax Breaks The rise in the standard deduction means far fewer people will be deducting mortgage interest.
By Kevin McCormally Published
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New Tax Law Offers Added Incentive to Make Tax-Free Transfer of RMDs From Your IRA to Charity
tax law Basic rules for charitable deductions stay the same under the new tax law, but a near doubling of the standard deduction may change people's giving.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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