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What Potential Tax Reform Means for Year-End Planning

On Friday, December 1, 2017 the Senate was voted on their version of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Rumblings out of Washington DC indicate that the GOP leadership has reached an agreement that the House will put the Senate version to a vote without reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions.  As a result, the Senate version would prevail and it would become the new tax law if the President signs the legislation, which he has said he will do. But no one has a crystal ball and we will be following this closely.

Can You Sell Profitable Stocks With Out Paying Any Tax?

Tax is Zero on any long-term capital gains for taxpayers within the 10% or 15% tax bracket

Taxpayers whose top marginal tax bracket is lower than 25% enjoy a long-term capital gain tax rate of zero. That’s correct – the tax on any long-term capital gains for taxpayers within the 10% or 15% tax bracket is zero!  This can provide you with the opportunity to sell some of your winner stocks and pay no tax on the resulting gain. Long-term capital gains apply to stocks and other capital assets you have owned for a year and a day or longer. 

The Top Tips for Cash Flow Maintenance

Enhance Your Cash Flow, Enhance Your Business

Cash flow is ultimately one of the most important factors of a business that far too many people aren’t paying enough attention to.  Cash flow maintenance is about more than just knowing how much money is coming in versus how much money is going out.  If your business is very close to true profitability, this ultimately still won’t mean a thing if you’re dealing with clients who are slow to pay.  This can seriously impact your momentum, and worse — your chances at long-term success. 

Are You Having to Repay Part of Your Obamacare Subsidy and Don’t Know Why?

Premium Tax Credit Explained

Almost everyone is required to be insured or pay a penalty as part of Obamacare.  Unfortunately, this created a substantial financial burden for lower-income families.  So, in order to alleviate this situation, Obamacare included a subsidy, referred to as the premium tax credit (PTC), to help them pay the cost of the insurance which is based on family size, household income in relationship to the federal poverty.

Is Solar Energy Right for You?

TV ads focusing on home solar touting free electricity as these savings and tax credits may not be all that they are advertised to be as it all depends upon your financial and tax circumstances.  Keep in mind that home solar is not necessarily the best option for everyone.  So, before you make a decision, we’d like for you to educate yourself and consider the tax and financial aspects of solar electric systems as they apply to your circumstances.