2004/2005 Individual Income Tax News Tax Planning Guide
As you
know, tax laws are always changing. Congress debates whether
to eliminate or make permanent certain provisions.
Consider the following . . . . . .
Tax Planning:
Maximize your exemptions
Plan around the Kiddie Tax Shelter your children from earned
income by establishing an IRA (Individual Retirement
Account)
Take advantage of Tax Credits and Deductions
Deduction for higher education expenses
Credits for energy saving expense
Understand and protect yourself from AMT (Alternative Minimum
Tax)
Itemize deductions: Bunch deductions .
Pay estimated state tax early, Donate appreciated
property Optimize investment interest expense.
Claim all available home-related deductions
Understand the tax aspects of divorce
Investment Planning: Dividends Capital gains &
losses Gain on home sale
Busness Tax Planning:
Choosing a Business Structure Employer-Provided Fringe
Benefits Health Savings Accounts
Business Deductions: New manufacturing deduction Claim
Section 179 expense Lower your taxable income Avoid
mid-quarter convention Maximize depreciation
Capture all travel, transportation, and entertainment
costs
Be aware of inventory issues Deduct business losses
Put your kids to work. Go into business with your
kids
Retirement Strategies: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's)
ROTH IRA's 401(k) Plans Introducing Roth 401(k)s
Estate Planning & Strategies: Maximize your estate tax
exemption Gifting benefits Lifetime gift tax exemption Annual
gift for exclusion Gift stock to family members Employ a
buy-sell agreement that values your business for estate tax
purposes Create an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) Take
advantage of the estate tax installment payment option Early
planning is key to making the most of your opportunities.
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