In the last article, we looked at the general characteristics of various ways of owning real property, namely: fee simple, tenancy in common, joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, and life … [Read more...]
Real Property Basics: Medicaid, Taxes, and Probate
Understanding different ways of owning real estate is important because the way real property is titled influences Medicaid results, taxes, and probate avoidance. You may need to lockdown Medicaid, … [Read more...]
Can You Take a Tax Deduction for Assisted Living Costs?
Mom is in an assisted living facility. Mom and Dad both receive Social Security (total is about $20,000). Dad receives a federal retirement system pension of $35,000. Because the assisted living … [Read more...]
Could These Facts Help You Avoid Filing A Federal Tax Return?
CAUTION: This column was first written in 2016 and has been updated for 2019. You may reader comments below from earlier years. Mom (who is 70) is on Social Security and worked part time at Burt’s … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Earn Without Paying Taxes On Social Security?
CAUTION: This column was written in 2016 and has been updated for 2019. You may reader comments below from earlier years. In another post I discussed how much someone can earn without having to file … [Read more...]
