by Julie Long | May 28, 2026 | 401K Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, General, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Retirement Strategy, Tax Planning
Losing a spouse is an emotionally distressing time, and not surprisingly, tax-related concerns may not be a priority for a surviving spouse. However, failure to take appropriate steps can lead to a survivor paying more in tax than necessary. Here is an overview...
by Julie Long | Apr 23, 2026 | Financial Planning, General, Home Ownership, Tax Planning
In tax lingo, your principal residence is the place where you legally reside. It’s typically the place where you spend most of your time, but several other factors are also relevant in determining your principal residence. Many of the tax benefits associated...
by Julie Long | Apr 16, 2026 | Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, General, Retirement Planning, Retirement Savings, Tax, Tax Strategy, Wealth Management Strategies
Tax season may be behind you, but don’t stash away your tax return quite yet. It’s full of information that might help you improve your finances or make a difference in next year’s tax picture. Here are four things you could learn from reviewing your...
by Julie Long | Mar 26, 2026 | Economy, Estate, Estate Planning, General, Generational Wealth, Investment, New Tax Laws, News, Retirement, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Strategy
IntroductionThe Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Act) was signed into law in December 2010. This law contained dramatic changes to the federal gift and estate tax and the federal generation-skipping...
by Julie Long | Feb 26, 2026 | Financial Wellness, General, Investment, Retirement, Tax
You don’t want to pay more in federal income tax than you have to. With that in mind, here are five things to consider when it comes to keeping more of your income. 1. Postpone your income to minimize your current income tax liabilityBy deferring (postponing)...
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