When looking at the financial needs you may have throughout your life, the subject of supporting your loved ones should the worst happen will likely come up. It’s a grim topic—and it’s natural to want to avoid talking about it. However, there are serious decisions you need to make with regard to your life insurance […]
Navigating taxes can be difficult no matter where you are in your career. Understanding the differences between W-2 vs. W-4 tax forms can be especially tricky. W-2, W-3, W-4, W-9—it can be hard to admit, but it’s easy for similar names to all blend together. And unless you’re a tax professional and knowing these things […]
First enacted in 2013 to raise revenue for the Affordable Care Act, the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) introduced a 3.8% tax on net income from certain investments. This tax affects estates, trusts, and individuals with Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) over a certain threshold. Meaning that if you have yearly net income from rental, […]
In the tragic event that you become the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you may ask yourself one big question. “Is this life insurance payout taxable?” It’s natural to want to know what to expect as a beneficiary. In many cases, life insurance payouts are in the five and six-figure range. Knowing whether you […]