Thinking of Selling Your Home? Don’t Be Surprised by Capital Gains Taxes

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Posted on October 8th, 2024

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provided homeowners who sell their principal residence an exclusion from capital gains taxes of $250,000 for single filers and […]

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Final Regulations for Required Minimum Distributions

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Posted on October 8th, 2024

In July, the IRS issued the long awaited final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts.  The regulations became effective on September 17, […]

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Q3 2024 Market Review

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Posted on October 8th, 2024

Equity and fixed income markets both experienced broad gains this quarter, with the S&P adding nearly 6% to its 22% year-to-date gain and the U.S. […]

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If You Don’t Have a Will Yet, Why Not?

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Posted on September 25th, 2024

A will is a fundamental estate planning document. It outlines how you wish your property to be distributed, who should handle matters related to settling […]

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Q2 2024 Market Review

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Posted on July 15th, 2024

The quarter started with investor concerns of continued inflation subduing expectations of multiple rate cuts due to higher inflation readings and the Fed’s April release […]

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Superfunding 529 Plans to Reduce Your Estate and Taxes

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Posted on July 12th, 2024

529 plans are tax-advantaged plans similar to Roth IRAs; funded with after-tax dollars, tax-free growth, and tax and penalty-free withdrawals if used for qualified educational […]

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Do You Need to Pay Estimated Tax?

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Posted on June 26th, 2024

Taxpayers are required to pay most of their tax obligation during the year by having tax withheld from their paychecks or pension payments, or by […]

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Q1 2024 Market Review

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Posted on April 22nd, 2024

U.S. Equity markets started 2024 off on a tear, although it’s since given a bit back since the end of the quarter.  The market has […]

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New High Interest Savings Accounts Help Ohio Homebuyers

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Posted on April 16th, 2024

The Ohio Homebuyer Plus program helps Ohioans save for a down payment on the purchase of a primary residence.  Ohio residents aged 18 or older […]

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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024

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Posted on January 29th, 2024

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts. […]

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