What Is the Child Tax Credit and Will You Get It?

Taxes

What Is the Child Tax Credit and Will You Get It?

What Is the Child Tax Credit and Will You Get It?

In a Nutshell People with qualifying children can claim the child tax credit on their federal tax returns to help reduce their tax burden. The child tax credit is reverting for the 2022 tax year. If you have dependent children under the age of 17, you may qualify for the child tax credit. This partially... Read More

Tax Tips for 2021 Filings

Taxes

Tax Tips for 2021 Filings

Tax Tips for 2021 Filings

Note: The following is for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax advice. Please contact a tax adviser for questions about your personal tax situation. With the holidays officially over, tax season will be here soon—whether you’re ready or not. Your 2021 federal tax return must be electronically filed or postmarked by April 18,... Read More

Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Other Caregiver Tax Benefits

Taxes

Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Other Caregiver Tax Benefits

Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Other Caregiver Tax Benefits

Millions of Americans provide part or full-time care for loved ones—and don’t get paid for this work. In fact, more than 1 in 6 adults in the country who work at a paid job say they also help with the care of an elderly or disabled loved one. On top of other work and family obligations, it... Read More

Protect Your Valuable Assets with a Family Trust

Investing

Protect Your Valuable Assets with a Family Trust

Protect Your Valuable Assets with a Family Trust

This article originally appeared on Parent Portfolio and has been republished with permission.  Do you have assets that you want to pass down to your children or grandchildren? Although you mention them in your Will, it still has to be verified in court. Having a family trust avoids this judicial process and is one less... Read More