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Saturday October 12, 2024
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We have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We are available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations.More |
Washington News
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that there are 24 states participating in the Direct File program for the 2025 Filing Season. This opens the Direct File option to an estimated 30 million taxpayers.
The IRS reports that the average American spends $270 and 13 hours of time to file taxes. The Direct File program allows free online filing for basic returns. This can save each individual hundreds of dollars and hours of time.
Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, noted, "By doubling the number of participating states and expanding eligibility, Direct File has the potential to save Americans tens of millions of dollars in filing fees in the upcoming filing season."
During Filing Season 2025,...More |
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GiftLaw Pro
GiftLaw Pro is a complete charitable giving and tax information service inside the GiftLaw website...More |
Deduction Calculator
The GiftLaw Calculator is a planned gifts calculator for professionals that follows the IRS format. Click here to access and run charitable deduction calculations for your favorite gift plan...View Presentation |
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Case of the Week
Jim Thompson, a retired engineer, and his wife Janet Thompson, a retired nurse, are currently considering funding a term-of-years charitable remainder unitrust with an arts charity. The charity is...More |
Private Letter Ruling
Organization applied for exempt status under Sec. 501(c)(3). Organization’s articles of incorporation state that its purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to its staff members by...More |
Article of the Month
There are many advantages to owning a home. Homes often appreciate over the years, providing stable growth and equity ownership. Over time, however, family and financial circumstances change, and the...More |
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