Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
For many retirees, the family home is their largest asset—and often the cornerstone of their legacy. Wanting to “make things easier” for their children, avoid probate, or reduce taxes, many parents consider adding an adult child’s name to the deed. While well-intentioned, this decision is one of the most common […]
If you want to sell a high-value property and roll the proceeds into multiple new homes (one to live in, one or more as rentals), there are two different tax regimes at play: Section 121 (home-sale exclusion) for your principal residence (up to $500,000 of gain excluded if married filing […]
For many planning retirement, choosing a state that minimizes or eliminates taxes on key retirement income sources can be as important as selecting the right community. Whether you’re drawing from capital gains, 401(k)/IRA/TSP distributions, pension benefits, or Social Security, understanding how your state of residence treats these income streams is […]