Will
the Estate Tax Stay Repealed for 2010? In 2001, a
law was passed that gradually phased out the federal estate
tax through 2009, and repealed it altogether in 2010. Since
2001, the economic and political climate in the United States
has changed significantly. So, the question is: just how
likely is it that 2010 will be an estate tax-free year?
Is
Your Insurance Company Safe? The recent financial
difficulties of some of the largest and oldest insurance
companies may have you wondering about the financial strength
of your insurer. Here are some sources of information that you
can use to help you determine whether your insurance policy is
safe.
Charitably
Inclined? The Income Tax Benefits of Giving It's
said that a good deed is its own reward, but when it comes to
your federal income tax return, there's a little more to it
than that--Uncle Sam rewards your generosity by allowing a
deduction for qualified charitable contributions. The rules,
however, can be confusing.
Ask
the Experts: How much of your company's stock should you
hold? No matter how good a company you work for,
you should think carefully about how much you should have
invested in it. Allowing one company--especially a current
employer--to dominate your investment or retirement portfolio
can have devastating consequences.
This publication should not be construed as
investment or tax advice. The information obtained in preparing this
publication came from sources deemed reliable but Ifrah Financial
Services, Inc. makes no guarantee as to its accuracy or
completeness. Please consult with professionals prior to making
decisions that can impact your financial life.
Prepared by Forefield Inc.
Copyright 2009 Forefield
Inc.