Investment Predictions for 2019
The top three asset classes in which we expect significant investment activity to occur in 2019 are single family rental real estate, the secondary note market and private equity. Here’s why.
Two Major Tax Law Changes for Individuals in 2019
Changes to the medical expense deduction and the tax treatment of alimony go into effect in 2019. Find out the details.
Tax Changes for Small-Business Owners
With the new year comes the need for small-business owners to begin thinking about filing their 2018 income tax returns. The TCJA could significantly alter your tax liability compared to previous years. So refresh yourself on its major provisions.
Saving for Retirement in 2019
How much you can contribute to your retirement plans each year depends in part on the annual limits. Sometimes these go up from one year to the next, and sometimes they don’t. Learn what’s changed and what hasn’t for 2019.
Save on your Investments before Year-End
While time, not timing, is generally the key to long-term investment success, taking timely action before year end can help save taxes on your investments. Here’s how.
Annual Contribution Limits for 2019
As 2018 is comes to a close, we all begin to look ahead to 2019. For 2019 many of the contribution limits increased from their 2018 levels. In calculating these, IRS compares the official cost of living increase from September of 2018 to September of 2017. Because the cost of living was higher in 2018 many of the indexed (for inflation) contributions, limitations, thresholds, etc in the IRS were adjusted.
Year-End Tax and Financial To-Do List
2019 will be here soon. Have you taken care of everything you need to do by Dec. 31 to minimize your 2018 taxes, make the most of tax-advantaged savings opportunities and avoid unnecessary penalties?
Give Your IRA a ‘Check Up’ Before Year End
It’s time to tie up loose ends for the 2018 tax year. to help alleviate some stress, we’re sharing ‘Six Important Check Ups’ that you’ll want to do for your IRA.
2019 Quarter One Tax Calendar
A lot has changed for businesses when it comes to filing their 2018 income tax returns. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the multitude of tax-related deadlines businesses face in the first quarter of the year.
Does Prepaying Property Tax Makes Sense Anymore?
You may be getting ready to prepay your property taxes like you’ve done every year to boost your itemized deductions. But this year, review your situation first to be sure this strategy will provide a tax benefit. The TCJA made two changes that affect it.