Each year, IRA and 401(k)s are subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs). Because the distributions start at just...
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What can you tell me about the flu shots for seniors? I became ill last winter after getting a standard flu shot and am...
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As the House Ways and Means Committee staff continues to draft a massive tax reform bill, a new proposal could expand charitable giving. This week, Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) introduced the Universal Charitable Deduction Act (UCDA). The UCDA proposes allowing "above the line" charitable deductions in an amount equal to up to one third of the new standard deduction. If the standard deduction is increased from $12,700 for married couples to a proposed level of $24,000, then couples who take the standardized deduction could also deduct up to $8,000 in charitable gifts. The deduction limits are...
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