Posts Tagged ‘Stock’
Is a Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Paycheck?
Does your paycheck look a little higher than normal? If so, it could be a tax time bomb. The Problem A payroll tax deferral beginning September 1 was recently signed via a presidential executive order. The potential deferral of your portion of Social Security as an employee could raise your take…
Read MoreA Gift of Stock: Information is key when using this tax planning strategy
You own some stock that has increased in value. To avoid a possible taxable gain by selling the stock, you wish to give it directly to a child or grandchild. This simple idea has some interesting tax consequences to consider. Value of the Gift When you gift stock there are not one, but…
Read MoreDonate Stock to Lower Your Tax Burden
With U.S. equity valuations near historically high levels, now might be an opportune time to take advantage of the tax benefits of donating long-term appreciated stock to a qualified charity. Directly donating a winning stock you’ve held for at least one year provides greater tax benefits than writing a check to your favorite cause.…
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