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How Much Profits Are U.S. Companies Really Holding Overseas?
How Much Profits Are U.S. Companies Really Holding Overseas? How much money does the U.S. government collect in corporate taxes every year on average? While there is no exact answer the following numbers provide a relatively close approximation. In 2014, the Government collected $3.02 trillion in taxes, with about 11 percent of that coming from…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Big Taxes on Capital Gains From Mutual Funds
How to Avoid Big Taxes on Capital Gains From Mutual Funds Many people who own mutual funds know they are typically a good way to save on taxes because capital gains are taxed at about half the rate of regular income. It’s one of the most common ways that the super rich make so much…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Paying a High Estate Tax
How to Avoid Paying a High Estate Tax It is said that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. When it comes to some states those two things go hand-in-hand. The estate tax, which is also known as the “death tax” seems like a punch in the gut to many who oppose it.…
Read MoreHow To Handle a Tax Bill You Can’t Pay
How To Handle a Tax Bill You Can’t Pay What could be more chilling than receiving a notice from the IRS that you owe a huge tax bill? The answer: the realization that you don’t have the money to pay off said tax bill. So what should you do if you find yourself in this…
Read MoreHow Will the Young Generation Learn to Be Great Leaders?
How Will the Young Generation Learn to Be Great Leaders? Our nation has been the spawning ground of many of the world’s greatest leaders, including political, business and religious leaders. There are great leaders in all the world’s top organizations and businesses. After all, having great leaders is one of the biggest keys to having…
Read MoreIf You Have A Secret Offshore Account, Beware
If You Have A Secret Offshore Account, Beware The IRS has been hunting for cheats for as long as people have been paying taxes. Whether it’s people adding extra dependents to save a few dollars on their returns, or the ultra-wealthy hiding money in secret offshore accounts, the IRS always wants to collect what it…
Read MoreIs Your Business’ Accounting Firm Up to The Task?
Is Your Business’ Accounting Firm Up to The Task? Businesses and individuals use accounting firms for several reasons, including tax planning and preparation, accounting, business valuations, consulting and wealth planning & management. However, not all accounting firms offer all of these services, which means potential customers might have to use multiple firms in order to…
Read MoreLawmakers Hand Out Some Last Minute Tax Breaks
Lawmakers Hand Out Some Last Minute Tax Breaks Merry Christmas taxpayers. Lawmakers in Washington have finally made a move to pass several tax extenders that have been hanging in limbo since the big crystal ball last dropped at 12:00:01 on January 1, 2014. So now that these tax breaks have been extended, what does that…
Read MoreLuxury Monaco Penthouse Could Be a Big Draw for the Wealthy
Luxury Monaco Penthouse Could Be a Big Draw for the Wealthy Tax inversions are a big deal in corporate America right now, as well as in the nation’s capitol, where lawmakers are taking aim at them. However, large corporations are not the only ones looking for ways to save money on their taxes. Wealthy individuals…
Read MoreNYC Teachers Union Seeking Tax Revenue From Absentee Apartment Owners
NYC Teachers Union Seeking Tax Revenue From Absentee Apartment Owners How are New York City schoolteachers and the owners of lavish apartments in the city connected? Give up? It has to do with taxes. It’s a well-known fact that many of the world’s wealthiest people own property in New York City, including apartment homes in…
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