Tax Deductions
News updates about tax deductions advisors should consider for their clients.
Lawmakers Delete Katrina IRA Rollover Provision
By Arthur D. PostalThe final Hurricane Katrina relief bill that President Bush signed Friday left out a provision included in earlier drafts that would have allowed direct, ...
October 01, 2004
Getting Over ItThe problem that I believe requires the most immediate and thorough response is the growing reach of the individual Alternative Minimum Tax. This problem is...
October 01, 2004
2004 Year-End Tax TipsTax planning is a struggle for every individual and business owner. There are constant changes to tax rules, and tax professionals are always in need...
August 01, 2004
Community AffairNobody likes paying taxes. But investing in an affordable housing tax credit program allows investors to take some of the pain out of this lifelong...
August 01, 2004
TAX ADVISOR- Look Beyond the Election YearIn a presidential election year, the chief executive and members of Congress typically are too preoccupied with campaigning to bother much with tax changes. But...
June 10, 2004
Are SEP-IRA Contributions Subject To Self-Employment Tax?Are SEP-IRA Contributions Subject To Self-Employment Tax?A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) is a traditional individual retirement account that may accept expanded employer contributions, including contributions ...
June 01, 2004
THE TAX ADVISOR- Helping Clients Avoid WorkA million bucks just ain't what it used to be. There was a time when prevailing wisdom in this country said that if you amassed...
March 05, 2004
TIAA Tax Charge Wouldn't Hurt Ratings: S&PNU Online News Service, March 5, 2004, 11:45 a.m. EST -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services says a potential tax liability recently cited by ...