Tax Planning & Strategies
Wealthy taxpayers can count on helping to pay for the health-care overhaul, no matter which version of the legislation Congress adopts in the end.
Senate Democrats are weighing increasing Medicare payroll taxes on
wealthy Americans to plug a financing gap in a health-care overhaul
bill, say people familiar with discussions.
by Seth J. Entin
People who haven't reported ownership of foreign accounts by September 23 may face jail time and fines.
by Ralph S. Watson II
Energy-efficiency credits and deductions are sprinkled throughout the tax code.
by Mary Rowland
If mistakes are made with a trust, a beneficiary may soon be able to sue more than the trustee.
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
Changes in federal law over the next few months could dramatically impact clients' retirement plans.
by Richard A. Behrendt
"Opportunity is knocking." That's been the mantra of estate planners
recently as the first half of 2009 has been ripe for high-net-worth
clients to consider some very robust estate planning.
