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Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax and Your Estate

Just as buying the right life insurance is a prudent way to provide protection for your family if you die unexpectedly, so is proper estate…


Inheritance Tax Basics

It's a fallacy that only the ultra-rich have to worry about passing down their assets. It is important for every person to understand how to…


What Is Inheritance Tax?

Many people are under the impression that inheritance tax is the same as estate tax. While similar in some ways, there are a few major…


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…


The cost basis for capital gains and losses

When an asset is sold, its cost basis is used instead of the actual purchase price to determine the accurate capital gain or loss for…


Protecting Your Property from Estate Tax

Protecting your property from estate tax, so that your family can receive more upon your death, is an admirable act. After all, many people do…


Estate Tax Basis on Property

Many people do not know the first thing about estate tax. For this reason, they are surprised to find that they owe money on property…


Estate Tax and Your Property

Estate tax is one of the foremost issues in today's uncertain economy, and many people are waiting to see how Congress will revise the Economic…