getty It’s generally a bad idea to name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA. The IRA usually loses the power of tax deferral, because it must be distributed faster than in other scenarios. There are only a few instances when a trust as beneficiary avoids this problem, A recent IRS ruling gives an example,
An IRS 1040 Tax Form with a pair of Handcuffs resting on the Tax Forms. getty A key to good tax practice is being able to explain things to clients and prospects. Consider this remark explaining difficult to understand promotional material: we know if we’re examined by the [IRS] they will ask for all promotion
With Covid cases on the rise around the country, caring for an infected family member at home may … [+] become a reality for many households. getty Covid cases are surging across the country, with many hospitals approaching maximum ICU capacity. Even as new vaccines are rolled out, public health professionals are stressing the need
Supporters listen as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff speaks at a news conference in Grant Park after the election in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. November 6, 2020. Dustin Chambers | Reuters Wall Street and Washington are operating, these days, on the assumption that Republicans will retain control of the Senate after at least one Republican
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins told CNBC that “it was very likely” that the U.S. government is close to a deal with Pfizer for up to an additional 100 million Covid vaccine doses. “It is good news it sounds like it’s very likely,” said Collins. “We’ll have 400 million doses between Pfizer
Long-time tech investor Paul Meeks expects 2021 to be another winning year for the Nasdaq. But Meeks, who’s known for running the world’s largest tech fund during the late 1990s, warns two popular names that went public this month won’t reap the benefits: Airbnb and DoorDash. “I would short DoorDash here. It’s just crazy overvalued
This year has been a wild ride for anyone invested in, or even just watching, the bitcoin market. The world’s most valuable virtual currency in December traded at more than $23,000. When the U.S. first began grappling with Covid-19 in early March, Bitcoin was below $4,000. For owners or sellers, it’s a gut-twisting source of gains
Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images At some point — whether this week or in coming weeks — at least a couple of people are going to suddenly find themselves a whole lot richer. The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $330 million for Tuesday night’s drawing. Powerball’s top prize isn’t far behind
izusek | E+ | Getty Images After six months of political haggling, the federal government is about to send most Americans a second pandemic-related stimulus payment. The quickest way to get that money? Direct deposit, says the IRS. “Direct deposit is the safest and fastest way to receive a payment, including a tax refund,” according
A man wearing a face mask rides a bicycle, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 12, 2020. Carlos Garcia | Reuters BEIJING — China is extending support measures for the country’s smallest businesses, a signal that full economic recovery from the shock of the coronavirus
getty It is said that the Americans who stormed the beaches of Normandy and saved the world from the ultimate evil are members of the “Greatest Generation.” I believe the name can also apply to the many people who lived through World War II in Europe and moved to the United States to create a
Look, I’ve never been a particularly happy guy. But if there’s one thing that really gets me down, it’s everyone else being happy. That, I simply can’t have. It’s why, growing up outside of Philly, I rooted for the Eagles to get smoked every Sunday. It’s why whenever I leave my little ski town for
There’s higher ground and then there’s higher ground. A Beverly Hills residence where singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder lived has sold for $10.525 million. The single-story home in Beverly Hills’ Trousdale neighborhood was leased by Stevie Wonder from … [+] 2011-2015. Hilton & Hyland The soul and gospel icon leased the single-story home on Clinton Place from
The Fearless Girl sculpture wearing a mask stands next to a large Christmas Tree lit up displayed in front of the New York Stock Exchange on December 06, 2020 in New York City. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images It’s not often that celebrity home-buying sprees give me insights into the stock market. However, when I
A notice informing people of ‘Tier 4’ coronavirus restrictions lights up a digital advertising screen on Oxford Street in London, England, on December 21, 2020. David Cliff | NurPhoto | Getty Images The U.K. has identified a new variant of the coronavirus that appears to spread more quickly, sparking new fears that the Covid-19 pandemic
Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images A $300 enhancement to unemployment benefits will nearly double weekly jobless aid for the average American. Workers in some states will see an even greater windfall relative to current benefits. Congress passed a Covid relief bill that pays an extra $300 to all recipients of jobless aid. The legislation
After months of anticipation, Congress passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package on Monday, which includes a $600 stimulus check for individuals earning up to $75,000 and couples earning $150,000 – down from the $1,200 distributed in the first round as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act. The bill also provides an
Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images The coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress toughens rules around use of a common heat-trapping chemical and funnels billions of dollars into renewable energy. The measures, attached to a year-end government funding bill, were hailed by some lawmakers as among the most significant Congress has approved to combat climate
People wait in line at the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen on Dec. 15, 2020 in New York City. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images The latest coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress will give some unemployed workers an additional $400 per week — an extra $300 on top of state benefits authorized for most claimants plus
By Donna Mitchell, Next Avenue Entrepreneur Dawn Kelly Courtesy of Shante Carlan Before Dawn Kelly, 58, launched her quick-serve restaurant The Nourish Spot in Queens, N.Y. in 2017, she had been downsized from a corporate public relations job. She needed to figure out a way to continue working but was unsure about almost every aspect