Tax tips: homeowners insurance

The purpose of home insurance is obvious. The tax rules surrounding home insurance, though, aren't always so clear. For example, if your insurance... Read the full article

Tax planning tips: disability insurance

The income you receive from disability income insurance may or may not be taxable. The taxability of disability income insurance benefits depends on... Read the full article

Tax tips: long-term care insurance

Your chances of requiring some sort of long-term care increase as you age, and long-term care insurance (LTCI) can help you cover your long-term care... Read the full article

Tax planning for the self-employed

Self-employment is the opportunity to be your own boss, to come and go as you please, and oh yes, to establish a lifelong bond with your accountant.... Read the full article

Education tax credits

It's tax time, and your kitchen table is littered with papers and forms. As if this isn't bad enough, you recently paid your child's college semester... Read the full article

Taxation of investments

It's nice to own stocks, bonds, and other investments. Nice, that is, until it's time to fill out your federal income tax return. At that point, you... Read the full article

Tax tips: health insurance

Your health insurance coverage probably came in handy several times over the past year. It all seemed so simple at the time--you paid a deductible,... Read the full article