Tax News & Insights from Tax Centers of Georgia
What Happens When People Stop Contributing to a 401(k)?
Given the uneasiness with the world and the economy, people have been asking more frequently if they should stop contributing to a 401(k). The short answer is no. History has shown that those who hang on and keep contributing, even during times of uncertainty, wind up...
401k Plan Rollover Delays: New Data Reveals Shocking Cost”
While much of the financial world has gone digital, 401k plan rollovers are still stuck in the past with paper forms, mailed checks, and weeks-long waits.
Atlanta advisor John L Mills Tax Centers of Georgia interviewed in Detroit during 1200 point stock market drop
WITH STOCK MARKETS TUMBLING, RESIDENTS INCREASINGLY WORRIED OVER 401(K) AND RETIREMENT PLANS ANCHOR HUEL PERKINS: Many of us who invest in the stock market are feeling a little bit rattled right now. ANCHOR MONICA GAYLE: But is...
Business Tax, a Secret IRS Gift to Business Owners
Stop Overpaying your Business Tax by Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars per year!
Why You Should Love Your Stinkers
Why You Should Love Your Stinkers We have had quite a few emails and calls about the 9 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes attachment in the November newsletter. Most of the questions were about the “wash sale” rule typically used in selling stocks so let’s spend some more time...
Deadlines that people forget that cost them!
The Oct 15th extended personal tax return deadline is looming, so if you haven’t filed yet you need to cancel this weekend’s plans and get to it!! Many people in Florida will learn an unfortunate lesson after being punched in the head by Hurricane Matthew as they are...
How to Title Property Correctly
Married Couples and Property Mary was a surviving spouse. She and her first spouse, Ryan owned a lovely home and placed it into joint tenancy with right of survivorship. After Ryan passed away, Mary met Logan and they were married. Because she had the house in joint...
Tax Free Sale of Property
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. Over the years, development from town has moved toward the property and their land is now next to a...
“Fall” into Tax Savings for next year!
With fall in the air, it’s time to start thinking about things that need to be done to prepare for winter. The garden harvests are rolling in, fresh vegetables are everywhere and it’s really, really great. Time to fill up your oil tanks before the price change, and...
Tax Doctor
- Non-qualified Accounts As Tax Planning Tools?When people save for retirement they almost automatically use accounts that avoid tax now. IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457s, all pretax retirement savings plans. Certainly, long term savings uninterrupted by withdrawals and the effect of compounding interest on interest earned is unarguably valuable, but doing that in pretax accounts is NOT the only way to have […]
- Happy Thanksgiving!From our family to yours, have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
- Charitable Planning for Younger Clients ~ with a TwistOften people will have one-time “Income Events” that greatly increase the income tax due in that year. Finding ways to mitigate that additional tax, especially for younger people, can be challenging. In some cases, setting up a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) in order to receive an upfront income tax deduction might be viable option. A […]