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Inheritance Tax

Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income

What Types of Income Are Subject to Tax? Are you trying to determine whether or not all of your income is taxable? While the IRS…


Apply for a Trust Tax ID (EIN) Number

The process of applying for a Trust Tax ID (EIN) Number can be a somewhat stressful one, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.…


What is a Trust? | A Guide to Types of Trusts and their Purposes

A trust is a legal arrangement which can help you to control your assets and possessions.  Often, trusts can help to reduce taxes on your estate…


Life Events That Can Impact Your Taxes

A change in life circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect your tax return. >> Start Your FREE E-file Here are some instances where you will…


The Differences Between Taxable And Non-Taxable Income

Learn the Differences Between Taxable and Non-Taxable Income   As many are still recovering from the Great Recession, the idea of having income (or even…


Windfalls and your taxes

When you receive a windfall — whether it’s an inheritance from a relative, winnings from the lottery or gambling, or proceeds from a legal settlement…


How and why your 401(k) is changing

Employers are getting smarter about how they run retirement plans. They are making some moves that are good for younger workers, including automatically enrolling new…


Q&A: What is a life insurance trust and why should I consider establishing one?

A life insurance trust is a trust that has the power to purchase life insurance policies on the person who establishes the trust (the grantor),…