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Tax Strategy for the Week (December 20th, 2013)

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Transfers to Charity at Death
Tax Issue

A gift to charity at death is deductible for estate tax but generally not for income tax. Lifetime gifts to charity, on the other hand, reduce the taxable estate and also provide an income tax deduction. The problem with a sizable lifetime charitable gift, however, is that it may leave the donor uncertain about their future financial security. The safest course is to wait until death to be sure that the money will not be needed.

 

Applicable Tax Law

Most gifts to charity, regardless of the amount, are fully deductible for […]

Small Business Requirements for Obamacare

The health insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare) will open on October 1, 2013.  Most small-business employers—those with 50 or fewer full-time employees—are not required to offer health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.  Additionally, businesses with more than 50 full-time employees have gotten a reprieve from penalties if they don’t offer insurance for at least one-year. However, all companies, regardless of size, are required to notify their employees about the Obamacare health insurance marketplace.  The state and federal insurance exchanges are websites on which individuals and small businesses can shop for […]