Retirement is often viewed as a time of financial security and relaxation, but it can also be a period filled with potential tax-related pitfalls. Many retirees find themselves facing...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/23/2023
Estate planning is a vital component of financial management, ensuring that your assets are protected, your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are taken care of when you can no...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/30/2023
Trusts are powerful financial tools that enable individuals to manage and distribute their assets according to their wishes while potentially minimizing estate taxes and probate processes....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/13/2023
Inheritance tax, a levy imposed on the transfer of assets from deceased individuals to their heirs, has long been a subject of interest and concern. In the United States, inheritance...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2023
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
Filing an income tax form for a deceased person is a requirement that must be fulfilled by the executor of the deceased person's estate. The executor is responsible for filing...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/31/2023
Tax exemption has risen to over $5 million in the past years. The rise has reduced the need for life insurance for families struggling to pay estate taxes. But you can still enjoy...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 09/18/2022
Every business needs a succession plan to survive. Yet, one of the essential parts of running a business is succession planning. However, many people believe that estate and succession...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 02/08/2022
