There are many benefits to contributing early to education plans, IRAs, and 401k’s – the largest benefit being the advantage of time to compound funds in tax-advantaged accounts. Children have many years to grow the earnings in these funds, but how do you talk to your kids about the complex world of investing in these types of funds and encourage them to start early?
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By: Stefanie Ostrich, CPA
Those of us with children worry about the rising costs of college. However, with the right planning, you can find tax savings while both saving and paying for college. In fact, from the time your bundle of joy gets their social security number, you can start saving for their education with significant tax advantages. In this post, The Tax Warriors® show you how.
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By: Ted Nebiolo and Bruce Benjamin, CPA, MT
College tuition, purchasing a home, starting a business. These are all life events that may call for a large, upfront cash outlay. If you are receiving a structured settlement payable as an annuity, it may be an attractive solution to sell it to obtain the cash for the lump-sum payment. If you are considering this route, know the tax implications and the process that determines the real value of your settlement.
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By: Eric R. Elmore
Yesterday, the NCAA announced the top 64 men’s basketball teams who will compete for the national championship. March Madness has officially begun! For the next two weeks, we will watch and cheer for our favorite programs to eventually cut the nets and hoist the trophy. Likewise, we’ve also selected our top blogs of 2016—some that can help you with your upcoming tax filings—and you don’t have to wait two weeks to see our winners! Below are our “Elite Eight” blog posts of 2016. You may find the slam dunk you need to save tax dollars in 2017; or, at the very least, be amused and informed!
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School is out for the summer and students everywhere are looking to land a summer job. If it’s your first job it gives you a chance to learn about work and paying taxes. The tax you pay supports your home town, your state and our nation. We know that sounds patriotic and responsible, but let’s face it, all it really means is you take home less than what you make, and that stinks.
August is coming to an end and parents all over the country are taking a deep breath after having just shipped their kids to college. The preparation of going to college, for both parents and students, is stressful enough without having to worry about the seemingly ever-increasing costs. Very few can count on nurturing their child’s talent for throwing, kicking or hitting a ball as a plan to pay for higher education. Luckily for the rest of us, several educational tax credit programs are available.
