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Asked by Nettrickr
Answered by Dave Bradley
Investment Manager (Financial Advisor) in North Charleston, SC
Hi Nettrickr A 1031 exchange is designed to defer taxes. Check with your property attorney for specifics in your situation. The exchange can include like-kind p...
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Asked by Tstepsr67
Answered by Jeffrey Schneider
Tax Professional
An in-law can be a dependent like any other relative. They would be called a qualified relative. The main criteria is that you provide more than half their support and...
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Asked by rlaughlin
Answered by Stephen Hartel
MBA, AIF in Denver, CO
There have been a few times when a tax law was enacted retroactively, but almost always such laws are forward looking. Changes this year to tax laws would almost certa...
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Asked by an anonymous user
Answered by Dave Bradley
Investment Manager (Financial Advisor) in North Charleston, SC
Hi anonymous, Higher income is not indicative of higher taxes. What is your compound annual growth rate (CAGR) on the maxed out 401(k)? Is it meeting your lifesty...
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Asked by an anonymous user
Answered by Michael Karu
CPA/CFF/CGMA in Livingston, NJ
Interest and dividends earned on life insurance policies are not includable for tax purposes unless paid to a beneficiary and even then, the insurance carrier would se...
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Asked by Dbrunman
Answered by Michael Karu
CPA/CFF/CGMA in Livingston, NJ
For 2017, the standard deduction for a couple with the filing status of Married Filing Jointly is $12,700. For each person aged 65 or older, there is an additional $1...
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Asked by cavener
Answered by Jeffrey Schneider
Tax Professional
Your age is not relevant. you may deduct gambling losses only if you itemize your deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A and kept a record of your winnings and losses. Th...
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Asked by Alan
Answered by Michael Karu
CPA/CFF/CGMA in Livingston, NJ
For the most part, they go into effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. One notable difference is that alimony paid or received under divorce sett...
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Asked by an anonymous user
Answered by Michael Karu
CPA/CFF/CGMA in Livingston, NJ
The full value of the IRA is includable as income by the beneficiary of that IRA. If no beneficiary was named, then it is taxable to the estate, which must file Form ...
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Asked by ravenknight10025
Answered by Jeffrey Schneider
Tax Professional
The short answer is yes if the divorce was basically finalized before very late 2017. If after that date, it is neither taxable or deductible under the new law.
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