Special Report on the 2015 PATH act

Special Report on the 2015 PATH act

Last December, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH act) of 2015 into law. The new law contains several tax benefits for individuals and for companies. What’s more, the PATH act was not a simple “extenders” act, continuing certain...
Considering a gift to a loved one? Save taxes, too.

Considering a gift to a loved one? Save taxes, too.

If your 2015 tax liability is higher than you’d hoped and you’re ready to gift some assets to your loved ones, now may be the time to get started. Giving away assets will, of course, help reduce the size of your taxable estate. But with income-tax-smart gifting...
Make a 2015 IRA contribution before time runs out

Make a 2015 IRA contribution before time runs out

Tax-advantaged retirement plans allow your money to grow tax-deferred — or, in the case of Roth IRA accounts, tax-free. But your annual IRA contribution is limited by tax law, and any unused limit can’t be carried forward to make larger contributions in future years....
2 Tax Credits for Small Businesses

2 Tax Credits for Small Businesses

Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making them particularly valuable. Two valuable credits are especially for small businesses that offer certain employee benefits. Can you claim one — or both — of them on your 2015 return? Retirement plan credit...