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Jan 23, 2018What is the long-term capital gains tax?
Understand the difference between long-term and short-term capital gains tax.
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Jan 18, 2018What will happen to stocks if the government shuts down?
Congress and the Trump administration might force a government shutdown. Be prepared!
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Mar 21, 2017Capital gains tax: Your income helps determine what you pay
Your income determines whether you’re taxed on the profits you make from investing.
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Feb 13, 2017How to avoid running afoul of the wash-sale rule when you buy and sell stocks or funds
If you sold stock to take a capital loss for tax purposes, don’t buy it back too soon.
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Jan 10, 2017Estate and gift tax exemption amounts for 2016-2017
If you give away lots of money during your life or after, taxes may be triggered.
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Nov 09, 2016See what the new 2017 IRS rules mean for your retirement savings
While the limits on contributions aren’t changing, other tweaks may affect you.
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Mar 31, 2016Get a break now from the IRS for saving for retirement
For lower-income filers, money put away for retirement could cut today’s tax bill.
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Mar 23, 2016Some taxpayers face a deadline to make IRA withdrawal
No fooling: The IRS says some older taxpayers must withdraw a bit of IRA money by April 1.
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Mar 08, 2016Beneficiary’s tax responsibility for Series EE Savings Bonds
Beneficiaries will owe tax when the bond is redeemed, but students may get a break.
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Feb 12, 20165 ways to reduce taxes in retirement
Worried about retirement income? Follow these 5 strategies to lessen tax liability.