Posted August 9th, 2010 by admin
This week’s interview on Financial Insider Weekly to be broadcast in San Jose and Campbell this Wednesday, August 11, is with Professor Patricia Cain of the Santa Clara University School of Law. We discuss recent federal tax developments for California registered domestic partners. The interview will be broadcast at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on [...]
Tags: california, domestic, gay, lesbian, partners, registered, Tax matters
Posted July 27th, 2010 by admin
The Federal Energy Efficient Credit can reduce both the regular tax and the alternative minimum tax less certain credits for 2010. (Correction.)
Tags: alternative, AMT, credit, efficient, energy, geothermal, minimum, property, solar, Tax matters, wind
Posted July 7th, 2010 by admin
For many taxpayers, 2010 might be their last chance to pay a “bargain” 15% federal tax rate for long-term capital gains. Individuals who have appreciated assets should consider selling them this year and paying the tax for 2010.
Tags: 2010, capital, gain, planning, Tax matters
Posted June 14th, 2010 by admin
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Private Letter Ruling 201021048 with guidance for California registered domestic partners (RDPs).
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Posted June 11th, 2010 by admin
The IRS Chief Counsel’s Office has issued updated guidance, CCA 201021050, the federal government recognizes community property rights of California registered domestic partners in earned income effective January 1, 2007. Therefore, one-half of the earned income of a partner should be reported on each partner’s federal income tax return, unless the RDPs execute an agreement opting out of community property treatment.
Tags: couple, domestic, gay, income, partners, RDP, registered, same, sex, Tax matters
Posted June 7th, 2010 by admin
This week’s interview on Financial Insider Weekly is with Hilary Martin, CFP of The Family Wealth Consulting Group. We discuss whether you should convert your IRA or taxable retirement account to a Roth account in 2010.
Tags: conversion, ira, roth
Posted May 28th, 2010 by admin
California has adopted tax credits for new home purchases and first-time homebuyers. The credits are available for qualified taxpayers who purchase a qualified residence on or after May 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2011. Since there are ceilings on the total credits available for all taxpayers, it will be wise to apply for them early.
Tags: california, credit, estate, home, real, Tax matters
Posted April 5th, 2010 by admin
On this week’s interview on Financial Insider Weekly to be broadcast in San Jose and Campbell this Wednesday, April 7 we discuss hedging strategies for employee stock options, including incentive stock options (ISOs) and non-qualified stock options (NQOs).
Tags: incentive, ISO, nonqualified, NQO, option, stock
Posted March 29th, 2010 by admin
The most significant tax increase for high-income taxpayers, for Medicare taxes, will become effective in 2013. There will be an additional 0.9% Medicare tax on earned income exceeding $200,000 for single persons and $250,000 for married persons filing joint returns. In addition, at 3.8% Medicare tax will apply to certain UNEARNED income.
Tags: increase, medicare, Tax matters
Posted March 29th, 2010 by admin
This week’s interview on Financial Insider Weekly to be broadcast in San Jose and Campbell this Wednesday, March 31, is with John Olagues, owner of Truth In Options. We discuss basic features of employee stock options, including incentive stock options (ISOs), non-qualified stock options (NQOs) and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs).
Tags: employee, ESPP, ISO, NQO, option, stock