Nov 1, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
A tried-and-true year-end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you know that you can enjoy an additional tax benefit if you donate long-term appreciated stock...
Sep 25, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Retirement Planning
For investors, fall is a good time to review year-to-date gains and losses. Not only can it help you assess your financial health, but it also can help you determine whether to buy or sell investments before year end to save taxes. This year, you also need to keep in...
Oct 17, 2017 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
If you’re an executive or other key employee, you might be rewarded for your contributions to your company’s success with compensation such as restricted stock, stock options, or non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC). Tax planning for these forms of “exec comp,”...
May 16, 2017 | Firm Updates, Tax Tips
Income and losses from investment real estate or rental property are passive by definition—unless you’re a real estate professional. Why does this matter? Passive income may be subject to the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT), and passive losses generally are...
Feb 7, 2017 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
Incentive stock options (ISOs) allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater than the stock’s fair market value on the grant date. If the stock appreciates, you can buy shares at a price below what they’re then trading for. However,...