
No Double Dipping – New Laws for Deducting Charitable Contributions
Double dipping is uncouth when it comes to sharing food. But when it comes to tax laws, it’s typically prohibited – at least most of the time. For example, if...

Crowdfunding Investments with a Self-Directed IRA
Crowdfunding as a means to raise funds for start-ups and other ventures gained popularity as a result of the passage of the JOBS Act and the finalization of the SEC...

Stretching IRA Beneficiary Payments
When inheritance comes in the form of an IRA, beneficiaries have a unique option available to them that not only spreads out the tax liability of their inheritance but allows...

Estate Planning With IRAs
Careful estate planning can help individuals ensure that their financial matters are handled as they wish after they die. Although having an estate plan typically takes on more importance as...

Inheriting Savings From an Employer Plan
If you are the beneficiary of a workplace retirement plan account for someone who has died, your first inclination may be to withdraw the funds. You do not have to...

Scheduling Annual Payments to Beat The Early Withdrawal Tax
Are you retiring early? Perhaps you’ve planned to use your IRA assets as a source of income at this stage of your life – or maybe you’ve had to stop...