Dividend income is a source of financial growth and stability for many investors. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) typically taxes dividend income, certain types of dividends...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/10/2023
Tax-free investments are a cornerstone of a well-rounded financial portfolio, allowing investors to grow their wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes. These investments provide...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/22/2023
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
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
Everyone wants to reduce their taxes and their taxable income, especially retirees and those who are living on a fixed income. They want to lower their tax liability more than anyone...
Posted by Patrick O'Hara, EA on 02/01/2016
You've buckled down for quite a long time, and now you need to make the most of your golden years. In case you want to have a pleasant way of life in retirement, you are likely...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 10/23/2019
Creating a good investment portfolio requires timely and accurate decisions on the right mix of assets that can help you achieve your desired short or long-term goal. One of the most...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/23/2022
You may be subject to capital gains tax when you gain from the sale of an asset, such as a business, land, or shares. Capital gains are sometimes taxed at the same rate as ordinary...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 02/28/2022
When a city, state, or county raises funding for state projects by issuing debt security, it is called municipal bonds. Common projects under such categories are road construction,...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 03/18/2021
