The tax year 2021 filing season is here and in the wake of the pandemic, there are different forms of tax relief and provisions that were either extended, expanded, or are new this season. Americans are also faced with a multitude of life changes that all have an impact on their 2021 taxes. For example, […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Intuit Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sasan Goodarzi warned that Americans who invested in speculative assets like Bitcoin or nonfungible tokens, and actively traded equities on commission-free websites could be dumbfounded at this year’s tax bill. “We’re gonna see a lot of that throughout tax season, where folks just didn’t understand what they did. […]
Read MoreCapital gains taxes are owed only after an asset, like stock, is sold Buying and selling stocks involves paying capital gains taxes. How much you’ll owe depends on the amount of your earnings and how long you hold the stocks. While high-earners can pay as much as 37% on stocks they sell within a year […]
Read More1. Sales taxes You have the option of deducting sales taxes or state income taxes from your federal income tax. In a state that doesn’t have its own income tax, this can be a big money saver. Even if you paid state taxes, the sales tax break might be a better deal if you made […]
Read MoreTesla’s visionary CEO Elon Musk can add another distinction to his list of record achievements—although it’s likely to be one he won’t relish. The wealthiest human to ever walk the earth posted on Twitter he will fork over more than $11 billion to the U.S. government this year, a tax bill that just may be […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — An exceptional year for wealthy Americans, at least in terms of their financial health, just got better. If West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin votes against President Joe Biden’s signature economic package, as he said he would on Sunday, rich Americans will escape any tax hikes, saving the top 0.1% hundreds of billions of […]
Read MoreHow REITS Are Taxed Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, can be a great addition to a well-diversified portfolio. These investments offer a solution to those looking to benefit from real estate assets. However, they also come with their own unique tax implications. Here’s a look at how REITs are taxed and what you can […]
Read MoreDear MarketWatch, I live in California and own a single-family rental property that has a tenant with a 12-month renewable lease. The home is in a revocable trust. I would like to leave the property to my daughter. I have one other child who I don’t intend to leave any of this property to. My […]
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