Taxes

Why The Stepped-Up Basis Must Be Preserved For Our Children

The stepped-up basis for our children was under attack. The Biden administration wanted to either abolish the stepped-up basis altogether or alter it to generate more tax dollars. So I expect for democratic presidents and congress people will want to abolish the stepped-up in cost basis as well. If heirs are then forced to pay […]

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A Capital Gains Tax Hike Should Alter Your Income And Selling Strategy

President Biden’s proposal to increase the capital gains tax from 20% to 39.6% for people making over $1 million a year sounds aggressive. Add on the Net Investment Income Tax of 3.8%, and we’re talking a total long-term capital gains tax rate of 43.4%. That’s too much in my opinion. If this new long-term capital gains

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Clarifying The $250,000 / $500,000 Tax-Free Home Sale Profit Rule

The $250,000 / $500,000 tax-free home sale profit rule is a fantastic benefit for homeowners who have lived in their homes for two out of the past five years before selling. The rule is also called the tax-free exclusion rule for real estate. The tax-free profit exclusion rule essentially says if you are single, you

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Income Types Not Subject To Social Security Tax: Earn More Tax Efficiently!

The maximum amount of earnings subject to the 6.2% Social Security payroll tax climbed to a record $176,100 in 2025, up from $132,900 in 2019 for reference. As a result, your goal should be to increase your investment income so you can earn more tax efficiently. In other words, those lucky enough to have jobs

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Accurate Passive Income Forecasting Is Vital For Long-Term Happiness

Accurate passive income forecasting is important for tax minimization, better time utilization, stronger mental health, and increased overall happiness. Some passive income investments are harder to forecast than others. In 2020, I made a big mistake by inaccurately estimating my passive income. At the beginning of 2020, I estimated I would earn roughly $70,000 from

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The Best Way To Travel For Free And Lower Your Taxable Income

Travel is amazing, especially when you can travel for free. With the pandemic over and a strong US dollar, traveling abroad during another global financial crisis is not a bad idea. This post will highlight the best way to travel for free and lower your taxable income as well! My Travel Background Since childhood, I’ve

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