Taxpayers who wait until the ink is dry on the sweeping Republican tax-reform plan could leave some money on the table. While the vast majority of changes won’t take effect until January, procrastinators might miss out on key tax breaks before then.
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On October 19, IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2017-58, announcing inflation adjustments for 2018 for dozens of important figures across the Internal Revenue Code, including the following two key numbers regarding the estate tax, gift tax and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax
WHAT IS AN HDFC CO-OP? There are plenty of Housing Development Fund Corporation (hence the shorthand, HDFCs) buildings across the city—including rentals—but co-ops are usually what garner interest. The original, best-known types were created several decades ago when the city allowed tenants in buildings with derelict landlords to form co-operatives, take over their buildings, and buy their apartments for $250 apiece, as the New York Times reported last summer (yes, that’s the correct number of zeroes.)
Source: Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to snag one
Being a caregiver for someone who has a memory deficit can be extremely challenging. It becomes even more difficult when that person is unaware of their dementia or any other limitations associated with it. Dementia can directly impact a person’s ability to follow directions, can compromise their safety, impedes problem-solving and abstract reasoning. It can cause them to be impulsive or unrealistic about their abilities. There are things you can do and approaches you should avoid as a caregiver facing these parameters.
Source: 11 Ways to Help People Who Have Dementia but Don’t Realize it | The Intentional Caregiver
A Third-Party Special Needs Trust (also referred to as a “Supplemental Needs Trust”) allows parents or other relatives of a special needs beneficiary to dedicate assets to the beneficiary by gift or inheritance without affecting his or her eligibility to receive government benefits and without any need for reimbursement of benefits that are provided by government agencies. Although Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid programs require that applicants have limited income and resources in order to be eligible for assistance, assets which are owned by a Special Needs Trust are not counted in determining the child’s eligibility to receive benefits. Rather, the Special Needs Trust allows the beneficiary to enjoy the use of the assets in the Trust while preserving his or her qualification to receive government benefits.
Source: Some Important Factors To Consider Before Creating A Special Needs Trust | Cole Schotz – JDSupra
Do you want to really have a great handle on your cash flow? Do you want to minimize surprises in your business and reduce stress in your life? Then you need ways to improve your cash flow and create a forecast for your small business. That’s what my smartest clients do; they are always looking ahead, and you should be too.This is not difficult. Here’s how to get started.
Elon Musk is the rare kind of CEO that other CEOs become fanboys about. Musk, the co-founder Tesla, is also known for his leadership at rocket company SpaceX, PayPal and Zip2 and OpenAI, not to mention his plans for the superfast train system known as the Hyperloop. Musk also launched NeuraLink in March of this year.
Source: 9 of the best Elon Musk secrets for success | Ladders
Being named the executor of a family member’s estate can be overwhelming: At at time when you’re grieving, you’re called on to handle a host of unfamiliar administrative duties.
Daniel Stickel learned that firsthand when his father died in 2013. Mr. Stickel has worked as a software executive for companies including Google. But he found himself challenged by the many tasks required of him as executor of his father’s estate. Executors are charged with settling the deceased person’s affairs, including paying
Source: Online Tools Can Ease the Burden of Being Executor of an Estate – The New York Times
Buying your first house can be intimidating, but there is a lot of information to help you sort out the process and make good decisions. On that note, here are 10 secrets first-time home buyers should know that you may not have heard of yet.
Source: 10 Secrets First-Time Home Buyers Should Know | The Family Handyman
Signing a new lease is always exciting—and a little nerve-wracking. On the one hand, a new space means new possibilities. On the other, a lease is a legal document, and who knows what might be lurking there? If you’re about to sign a lease, don’t let the legalese trip you up. Whether it’s a residential lease for your home or apartment, or a commercial lease for your business, these 10 common lease terms explain your responsibilities and tell you what your lease will cost. Read them carefully, and you’ll kn
Source: 10 Things to Look for in a Residential or Commercial Lease