Many companies offer employer-issued stock as a benefit, in addition to other compensation and benefits. But what happens if you leave a job that offered you employer-issued stock or if you experience another triggering life event (such as turning 59½)? That’s where net unrealized appreciation (NUA) strategies come in. There are a few favorable rules…
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What is a 1031 Exchange?
If you want to add investment real estate to your diversified portfolio, you’re going to want to know what a 1031 Exchange is. While the rules and regulations for this tactic can get complicated, understanding the basic concepts will help you decide if this strategy is right for you. Let’s look at what a 1031…
Will Power
Only one-third of adults have a will in place, which may not be entirely surprising. No one wants to be reminded of their own mortality or spend too much time thinking about what might happen once they’re gone.1 But a will is an instrument of power. Creating one gives you control over the distribution of…
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.”1 That applies not only to income, but also to capital gains. Capital gains result when an individual sells an investment for an amount greater than their purchase price. Capital gains are categorized as short-term gains (a gain realized on an asset held one year…
Claiming the Medical Expenses Tax Deduction
In a given year, relatively few Americans take advantage of the federal income tax deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses. But if an illness or hospitalization in the family has led to an abrupt rise in your out-of-pocket health care expenses, you may find you qualify for some relief at tax time. Beyond the usual remittances…