Oct 29, 2019 | Firm Updates, Tax Tips
If you’re planning to sell assets at a loss to offset gains that have been realized during the year, it’s important to be aware of the “wash sale” rule. How the rule works Under this rule, if you sell stock or securities for a loss and buy substantially identical...
Dec 12, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
With the dawn of 2019 on the near horizon, here’s a quick list of tax and financial to-dos you should address before 2018 ends: Check your FSA balance. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care expenses, you need to incur qualifying expenses by...
Nov 14, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Tax Tips
As we approach the end of 2018, it’s a good idea to review the mutual fund holdings in your taxable accounts and take steps to avoid potential tax traps. Here are some tips: Avoid surprise capital gains Unlike with stocks, you cannot avoid capital gains on mutual...
Aug 8, 2018 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Retirement Planning
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But what if you convert your traditional IRA—subject to income taxes on all earnings and deductible contributions—and then discover you would have been...
Aug 2, 2018 | Firm Updates, Tax Tips
In the days leading up to the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), we saw a lot of headlines indicating the simplification this bill would bring. As clarification is still needed on some elements of the new tax law, time will tell how the tax filing process...