What constitutes a gift to charity? A gift to charity is simply a gratuitous transfer of property to a charitable organization. The key is that your gift must be some kind of property--your time or personal services do not count. There are several different types of property that can be donated … [Read more...]
Windward Passages: Charitable Gifting
Windward Tax Bulletin: Choosing Your State of Domicile
Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2019 What is it? Your domicile is the state where you maintain your legal residence. Domicile is determined by intent, rather than by the length of time you spend in a state. You may establish a state as your domicile the … [Read more...]
Windward Tax Bulletin: Converting IRAs to Roth IRAs
Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2019 Roth IRA Conversions With the lure of tax-free distributions, Roth IRAs are popular retirement savings vehicles. One way to fund a Roth IRA is to convert some or all of your IRA or retirement plan money to a Roth … [Read more...]
Windward Tax Bulletin: Qualifying for the Home Office Deduction
Working from home can certainly provide you with personal benefits, such as a flexible schedule and more family time. But increasing numbers of people are discovering the tax advantages as well. It's no secret that you generally can't deduct certain personal expenses (e.g., homeowners insurance, … [Read more...]
Windward Passages: Caring for Your Aging Parents
Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2019 What is it? Caring for your aging parents is something you hope you can handle when the time comes, but something you probably hope you never have to do. Caring for your aging parents means helping them plan for the … [Read more...]