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Planning with Cryptocurrency -Part II Tax Implications of Splits, Forks & Airdrops and Much More

In my previous article, “Planning with Cryptocurrency – Part I How is Cryptocurrency Taxed”, I covered how cryptocurrency is taxed.  This article addresses why forks in cryptocurrency occur, the different types of forks, how they are delivered and their taxability. In the future, I will be covering the following topics: If I sell cryptocurrency, how…

Overcoming obstacles and maintaining personal growth during the pandemic

Overcoming Obstacles and Maintaining Personal Growth During the Pandemic

Overcoming obstacles and maintaining personal growth during the pandemic is difficult.  The COVID-19 pandemic has altered almost every aspect of our lives. Now a year into the pandemic, we have witnessed the devastating effects that sickness, death and job loss have had on society. Though society slowed down, life during the pandemic did not come…

Planning with Cryptocurrency -Part 1 How is Cryptocurrency Taxed?

Planning with Cryptocurrency -Part 1 How is Cryptocurrency Taxed?

     Tax planning with Cryptocurrency can be tricky.  Due to the adoption of cryptocurrency by many financial institutions, the acceptance as a payment method for Companies and the meteoric rise (and drop) in price, many of our clients are asking us some fundamental questions about this class of assets. Fundamental tax questions about this class…

Will Biden's Presidency Change Your Tax and Estate Plan

Estate Planning with Real Estate Within Your Family After California Prop 19

Estate Planning with Real Estate For many years, we have advised many of our high net worth clients and their families on real estate transactions, restructuring and income and estate planning.   Our primary focus is to assist families in preserving wealth, effectively transferring wealth to the next generation, educating them and their children on how…

Valentine’s Day

The History of Valentine’s Day

The History of Valentine’s Day What is the history of Valentine’s Day and is Valentine’s Day a good thing? If you’re a procrastinator like me, the answer is a resounding “No”; and “Yes”.  You see, I’m also a romantic.  And though I’m late to everything, my mother insists I’ll be late to my own funeral,…

7 Tips to a Better Valentine’s Day

7 Tips to a Better Valentine’s Day

  Is there someone you want to make feel cared about or loved this February 14th? If so, here are 7 tips to make their Valentine’s Day a little more special. Be sure to let #1 sink in immediately, as time is short. And pay particular attention to #7, my inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas. Tip…

Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death

Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death

Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death Keeping harmony and wealth within the family upon your death is often a tricky thing, as illustrated in this account. “You’ll hear from my lawyer, Jason!” Mr. Stevens yelled at his nephew as he stormed out of the room. Such is how a family Thanksgiving…

PPP FAQs (Paycheck Protection Act Frequently Asked Questions)

PPP FAQs (Paycheck Protection Act Frequently Asked Questions)

PPP FAQs (Paycheck Protection Act Frequently Asked Questions) PPP FAQs (Paycheck Protection Act Frequently Asked Questions).  Since the announcement of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ACT (CARES Act), it has sparked both interest and confusion amongst all those considering taking advantage of its benefits.  Particularly the Paycheck Protection program, or PPP.  In an…