Category: Updates

What does a tax credit reduce?

A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the income tax you owe. Tax credits reduce the amount of income tax you owe to the federal and state gove...

What is spousal bypass trust?

A spousal bypass trust is a discretionary trust which is set up by the member/pensionholder to receive pension death benefits. At the same time an express...

How is a 401k cash out taxed?

The IRS generally requires automatic withholding of 20% of a 401(k) early withdrawal for taxes. If you withdraw money from your 401(k) before you’re 59½, ...