Roth IRA Conversions and the Alternative Minimum Tax

Everyone with a traditional IRA should be looking into whether converting to a Roth IRA might make sense for them, because the ability to shelter future earnings from taxation is a very attractive feature of the Roth.  The difficult part in doing a conversion analysis, however, is in forecasting the tax bracket that will apply … Read more

The Top Ten Changes to Tax Law 2008

Top Ten 2008 Income Tax Law Changes   By David Roberts     Every year for whatever reason whether it be political or an exchange of favors for lobbyists, our Congress adds additional changes to our already complicated tax law. Sometimes these changes are beneficial, sometimes they are not, but this article will briefly examine … Read more

Alternative Minimum Tax Planning – Importance of Controlling Your Income Investors

Here is a checklist of different types of income, as specifically applicable to the category of taxpayer known as Investors.  The other categories – Employees, Small Business Owners & the Self-Employed and Retirees – will be discussed in future articles.  Keep in mind, however, that any one taxpayer may fall in more than one of … Read more