When a client asks how much they actually paid in taxes in a given year, they’re looking for their effective tax rate. The effective tax rate is the actual tax obligation when everything is said and done. This rate takes into account deductions, distributions, credits, etc. The effective tax rate is simply the client’s total […]
The taxes paid on capital gains can vary depending on the length of time the investment is held. Short-Term capital gains: If assets are held for less than a year, they are considered short-term. Short term gains are taxed at the taxpayer’s ordinary tax rate. Long-Term capital gains: If assets are held for more than […]
The annual gift tax exclusion for 2015 & 2016 allows an individual to give away $14,000 to an unlimited amount of people free of federal tax consequences. Owing a gift tax is not a common concern for many taxpayers. The federal limit is $5.34 million, however just because you may not have to pay a […]
