In life insurance, universal life insurance stands out as a versatile and flexible policy that provides both a death benefit and a cash value component. Unlike term life insurance,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/13/2023
Inheritance tax is the cost basis calculation for inherited assets against taxes owed to the state. That being said, most estates are simply too small to be charged the federal estate...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/07/2023
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others have become increasingly popular investments in recent years. As with any investment, it is important to understand the tax implications...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/09/2023
Local and state governments sell municipal bonds to investors to help fund public projects like repairing a public park or building a new school. While municipal bonds pay tax-free...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/27/2023
Investing in securities is a common way for individuals to grow their wealth. However, not all securities are created equal, and some investments may be classified as prohibited securities....
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/16/2023
An OID also known as original issue discount is a debt instrument with a lower value compared to the time it was bought. The investor receives the face value after maturity with interest...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 04/21/2023
Form 8949 is a tax form individuals use to report the sale or exchange of capital assets, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. The form calculates and reports any...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/14/2023
There are not-for-profit organizations that do not earn a dime from their activities. The money made in the organization is used to keep the company's day-to-day operation instead...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/08/2023
Who counts as an independent contractor versus an employee may be about to change, as a new proposal from the US Department of Labor (DOL) suggests revamping the classification of...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/30/2023
