When It Comes to Trusts, Should You Choose Silence?

When It Comes to Trusts, Should You Choose Silence?

The idea of leaving a significant inheritance to your children or grandchildren may give you pause. Could the promise of wealth make your heirs act financially irresponsible or reckless? Anticipating a cash cushion, will they neglect their education or fail to pursue...
The Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

The Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

Who among us wants to pay the IRS more taxes than we have to? While few may raise their hands, Americans regularly overpay because they fail to take all eligible tax deductions. The following provides a quick look at the six most overlooked opportunities to manage...
5 Valuable Tax Credits for 2020 Individual Returns

5 Valuable Tax Credits for 2020 Individual Returns

Individuals eligible for federal income tax credits can significantly lower their tax obligations. Tax credits usually provide greater tax savings than deductions, because credits reduce your tax bill dollar for dollar. A deduction reduces only the amount of income...