Taxes are due annually, often several times a year if someone is an independent contractor. Paying a significant portion of one's wages to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state government can be a frustrating experience. Hard-working employees and business...
Estate planning is a way to pass your assets on to the next generation, but it also goes far beyond that. It is a complex and wide-ranging plan for the end of your life, and it may address things like medical care, taxes, financial decisions, business ownership and...
Taxes confuse many people. Because of this, the internet is littered with misinformation on what you can and can’t do with your taxes. Taking advice from someone that doesn't understand taxes could cause your legal problems. You may be able to avoid issues with your...
Those living in Georgia are subject to multiple taxes. There is a sales tax throughout the state, as well as taxes that apply to those who own real property. There are also state and federal income taxes that people have to pay every year. Some of these taxes allow...
Did you know that your estate plan could protect your children and their needs if you are hurt or pass away? Your estate plan can include a guardianship that assigns a guardian in the event that you or your children’s other parent cannot care for them. It can also...
While working on your estate plan, something you need to consider is the taxes that may or may not need to be paid. You may have a goal to pass on a certain inheritance to each child or loved one you leave behind, but the legacy you intend to leave may not be as grand...
Part of the joy of estate planning is knowing that people you care about will benefit from a lifetime of savings and earning. A large tax bill, however, can reduce that benefit significantly, leaving heirs and beneficiaries with much less than you intended to give...
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