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Family and Taxes

Inheritance Tax

It is important for every person to understand how to leave their assets to heirs (or other designated beneficiaries) with little or no inheritance tax…


Filing Your Taxes After Divorce

Did you recently go through a divorce? In this case, you probably have some big questions on your mind, including: how do I file my…


Divorce Advice for Capital Gains Tax

Divorcing couples who own a home need to seek divorce advice from a tax professional to determine how capital gains tax may come into play. …


How to Avoid the Tax Traps of Divorce

There are certain implications that you should be concerned with if you are going through a divorce. Your tax circumstances are going to change and…


Tax Issues for Divorcing Couples

It is easy to get caught up in the emotional turmoil of divorce. However, it's important to seek divorce advice in order to handle the…


Divorce Advice for Taxpayers

It is easy to get caught up in the emotional turmoil of divorce. However, it's important to seek tax advice in order to handle the…


How “modified carryover basis regime” affects property

The new modified carryover basis regime is something that property beneficiaries need to be aware of. In the past, beneficiaries of property received a “step-up…


How to Claim the Child Tax Credit

  Are you interested in claiming a tax credit for your child? If so, this article explains how you can take advantage of the tax…