Traditionally, the Kiddie Tax taxed all “unearned income” a child made at the parent’s marginal tax rate. It was another way Uncle Sam created to take money from the more “affluent” Americans. Truthfully, the Kiddie Tax not only affected the well to do, but everyone who wanted
Adjusted Gross Income Adjusted gross income numbers are becoming even more important. Here’s another tip to help you understand the importance of lowering your adjusted gross income (AGI). In 2011, the Obama administration took away many people’s ability to make a traditional IRA contribution and have it
Advanced planning and a good estate plan can make a difference for any person or business. A good example was in the news last week when the Carnival ship Triumph broke loose from its moorings and was damaged. This was the same ship that was towed across
Trust tax rates are outrageous. (See table of Trust Tax Rates below.) There are two types of trusts: a simple trust and a complex trust. The type of trust you get will determine whether or not you are subject to trust tax rates. Simple trusts include the
