Do You Consider Taxes as You Invest?

A few astute moves could help promote a better after-tax return. As you weigh risk vs. return, you may risk taking an eye off taxes. A focus on tax efficiency could help you improve the effective yield of your portfolio. You can try to cut or delay taxes linked to investing. Consider placing the most tax-efficient investments you have in …

Tax Season Isn’t Over

Tax filing day has passed us by for another year (unless you are on extension).  Most people don’t start planning for their taxes until they start receiving documents.  At this point your accountant is a glorified scorekeeper showing you what you owe or what you are getting back.  Now is the time to start planning for 2017, especially with all …

Estate Tax Planning and Inheritance

If you have a large estate with adjusted gross value coming to a minimum of $5.34 million starting 2014, a big chunk of it will be gobbled by the federal estate taxes. Although there is no state inheritance tax in Arizona, any trusts and estates exceeding state exemption will result in you paying income taxes. The list of other taxes …