Monthly Archives: April 2018

Beware IRD if you’ve received an inheritance

Posted on April 26, 2018 by hgkadmin

Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances. But sometimes it may be too good to be true. While inherited property is typically tax-free to the recipient, this isn’t the case with an asset that’s considered income in respect of a … Continue reading →

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4 estate planning techniques for blended families

Posted on April 26, 2018 by hgkadmin

Today, it’s not unusual for a family to include children from prior marriages. These “blended” families can create estate planning complications that may lead to challenges in the courts after your death. Fortunately, you can reduce the chances of family … Continue reading →

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Tax document retention guidelines for small businesses

Posted on April 26, 2018 by hgkadmin

You may have breathed a sigh of relief after filing your 2017 income tax return (or requesting an extension). But if your office is strewn with reams of paper consisting of years’ worth of tax returns, receipts, canceled checks and … Continue reading →

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Haven’t filed your 2017 income tax return yet? Beware of these pitfalls

Posted on April 10, 2018 by hgkadmin

The federal income tax filing deadline is slightly later than usual this year — April 17 — but it’s now nearly upon us. So, if you haven’t filed your individual return yet, you may be thinking about an extension. Or … Continue reading →

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Apply for a waiver if you’ve missed the 60-day IRA rollover deadline

Posted on April 5, 2018 by hgkadmin

IRAs and employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s are powerful retirement savings tools, but they also provide valuable estate planning benefits. If you hold a traditional IRA for life, for example, your children or other heirs can stretch out distributions over … Continue reading →

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