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The Best Tax Tips before Year End

Written by admin on December 1, 2018. Posted in Tax Preparation. 38 Comments on The Best Tax Tips before Year End

Tax planning is more advantageous when done during the year and well in advance of year’s end. Opportunities exist for you to minimize tax liability, which will leave more income for you and/or your family. Generally, people put off tax planning because paying income taxes is an obligation....

Taking Charitable Giving to Another Level

Written by admin on November 15, 2018. Posted in Charitable Giving, Wealth Management. 38 Comments on Taking Charitable Giving to Another Level

Did you know that you can gift a new or existing life insurance policy to your favorite charity? When properly designed, a charitable life insurance program may improve your overall financial situation and offer tax benefits, all while supporting a charitable cause. Generally, there are three...

Charitable Giving—Not Just for the Rich and Famous!

Written by admin on November 1, 2018. Posted in Charitable Giving. 38 Comments on Charitable Giving—Not Just for the Rich and Famous!

Whether you are Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, or just an ordinary Joe, the gifting principles, tax benefits, and philanthropic rewards of charitable giving can be relatively the same, regardless of how large, or how small, your gifting program. The potential for a charitable income tax deduction or...

Barnes Quarterly – Episode 01

Written by admin on October 22, 2018. Posted in Barnes Quarterly Podcast. 38 Comments on Barnes Quarterly – Episode 01

We are elated to announce the arrival of the inaugural episode of our new podcast, Barnes Quarterly. We’ve been wanting to put something like this together for quite some time, and now the day has finally come! With this podcast, we are hoping to pass along information and insights in an...

A Buy-Sell Estate Tax Checklist

Written by admin on October 1, 2018. Posted in Estate Planning, Tax Preparation. 38 Comments on A Buy-Sell Estate Tax Checklist

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements for the valuation of a business through a buy-sell agreement for estate tax purposes are as follows: 1. The buy-sell agreement must be a bona fide arm’s length transaction. 2. The agreement must obligate the estate of the deceased shareholder to...

Finding Your Way through the IRA Maze

Written by admin on September 17, 2018. Posted in 401k, Retirement Planning, Saving for Retirment. 31 Comments on Finding Your Way through the IRA Maze

You’re certainly not alone if the words Individual Retirement Account (IRA) cause your mind to spin in confusion. The original IRAs were mind-boggling enough. However, now you have several options, including what many have called the “American Dream” IRA—the Roth IRA. Let’s take a moment and...

401(k) Plans | A Nice Fit for Small Business Owners

Written by admin on September 3, 2018. Posted in 401k. 37 Comments on 401(k) Plans | A Nice Fit for Small Business Owners

Qualified plans, such as a 401(k) plan, offer excellent benefits for small business owners. These plans can provide a multitude of tax advantages that combine to deliver far more tax leverage than most people may imagine. Here is a list of the advantages a 401(k) plan may provide for your...

Funding 529 Plans with UGMA/UTMA Assets

Written by admin on August 16, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized. 38 Comments on Funding 529 Plans with UGMA/UTMA Assets

Prior to the popularity of 529 plans, many people saving for their children’s education opted for either a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) account or a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) account, depending on their state of residence. Today, for those looking to reap the tax benefits 529...

Your Child’s Future Is Now

Written by admin on August 1, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized. 38 Comments on Your Child’s Future Is Now

Many parents put off education funding because they believe the task is overwhelming, or they think saving the required amount of money will force them to compromise their current lifestyle. While these may be legitimate concerns, they need not hinder you from establishing and maintaining an...

A Few Words on Feathering Your (Retirement) Nest

Written by admin on July 17, 2018. Posted in 401k, Retirement Planning, Saving for Retirment. 38 Comments on A Few Words on Feathering Your (Retirement) Nest

If you are in your twenties, you may think it’s too early to start planning for your retirement. Be assured, it’s never too early. Following are a few tips to consider in planning to feather your nest and nurture your nest egg. 1) Calculate your monthly expenditures and your income. This should...

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