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

6 Tax Tips When Filing Income Taxes

When is the right time to move from a province to province?, Should I file my taxes even though I have not made much money in the 2009 tax year?, Can I get any tax deductions for my medical costs in the 2009 tax year?, Can I claim my elderly parents or grandparents as my … Read more

Stock Investing & Investing News – BusinessWeek

A REAL ESTATE STOCK PLAN Click to Get Best Penny Stock Pick Program Getting out of the bleachers and into the game! This report is going to explain or attempt to give the stock market investors a basic one-on-one interview with a real estate portfolio manager who has consistently made a profit on 100% of … Read more

Can Private Alternative Investments Hedge Against Equity Based Hedge Funds

I recently spoke at the World Alternative Investment Summit in Niagara, Canada and for such a prestigious, well organized event, I was somewhat surprised by the lack of attendance and the overall mood of the conference. We all know that times are tough for hedge funds right now, but the numbers don’t speak as loudly … Read more