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Home Sale Profit & Cost Basis Calculator For Capital Gains

After nearly 30 years in financial planning, the most painful conversations I’ve had were with clients blindsided by a massive tax bill after selling...

Home Sale Profit & Cost Basis Calculator For Capital Gains

After nearly 30 years in financial planning, the most painful conversations I’ve had were with clients blindsided by a massive tax bill after selling...

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Home Sale Profit & Cost Basis Calculator For Capital Gains

After nearly 30 years in financial planning, the most painful conversations I’ve had were with clients blindsided by a massive tax bill after selling...

Financial Advisor Reveals Roth IRA Conversions Secrets: 7-Step Roth Conversion Roadmap For 2025

This isn't just about taxes; it's about securing financial freedom in retirement. A Roth IRA conversion allows you to move money from traditional pre-tax retirement accounts (like 401(k)s...

Tennessee Capital Gains Tax: What Homeowners & Investors MUST Know for 2025

On January 1, 2021, Tennessee officially eliminated the TN Hall Income Tax, which previously taxed certain investment income. This move positioned Tennessee among the few...

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California Capital Gains Tax Rates Explained: Save Thousands Now

Did you know California has one of the highest combined capital gains tax rates in the country? And it can significantly impact investment decisions...

How To Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax On Inherited Property – 8 Ways

Did you know that inheriting property could potentially cost you thousands in taxes? While receiving valuable assets is exciting, the looming specter of capital...

Master 1031 Exchanges: Pros, Cons & The Hidden Traps for 2026

As a retired financial planner, I’ve seen the 1031 exchange transform my clients' wealth. I’ve also seen simple mistakes turn this powerful tax-deferral tool...

Does Florida Have a Capital Gains Tax? The 2025 Guide for Investors and Homeowners

As a financial advisor for almost 30 years, I’ve had countless clients. Executives from New Jersey, entrepreneurs from California... all move to Florida with...

The $89,000 Mistake: A 28-Year Planner’s Guide to No-Income-Tax States

For nearly three decades, I’ve had clients walk into my office with a gleam in their eye, uttering the six most dangerous words in...

Can You Deduct Financial Advisor Fees in 2025? The Answer (and a Smarter Strategy)

Every tax season, it starts with a phone call. Last week, it was a client I'll call Amanda. She’s a diligent saver and a...

How Inheritance Tax & Estate Tax Affect You: A Planner’s Guide for 2025

Just last fall in October 2024, a client I'll call 'Grieving Grace' sat in my office, completely overwhelmed. Her mother had passed, leaving her...

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate: A Planner’s 2025 Guide to Keeping Your Profits

The ink on the purchase agreement is barely dry, and that champagne-popping high is already fading. In its place, one terrifying question takes root:...

Master Short & Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates in 2025: The Investor’s Playbook

That brief euphoria from selling a winning stock? It gets crushed quickly by a single, nagging question: "What's the IRS's tax cut?" Yes, as in...

Unexpected Refund Check From The IRS: Scam or Legit? Here’s What to Do

Receiving an unexpected refund check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can trigger a strange mix of emotions. Is this a blessing or a...