Build Your Financial Dream Team

When it’s time to consult the pros about your money, be sure you get major-league advice.

How to Build 'Team You'

Our writers know a thing or two about going to knowledgeable sources they—and you—can trust.

Death and Taxes

The IRS demands a final accounting and it's up to your executor -- or your survivors -- to file the paperwork.

What My Mom Did Right: An Estate Planning Success Story

The Gift Tax: Use It or Lose It

Make people happy while you're still around to hear "thank you"...

How the Gift Tax Works

Uncle Sam wants to know about your generosity if you give more than a certain amount.

A To-Do List for the Surviving Spouse

This checklist can help widows and widowers figure out which tasks to address early on, and which ones can wait.

Is Gentrification a Plus for the Neighbors?

Gentrification is often used unfairly to describe what should be viewed as a normal and positive stage in the life cycle of cities.

New Estate Tax Law Can Trap the Unwary

Give your estate plan a tune-up to ensure that it holds up no matter what Congress does in the future.

Managing Your Parents' Money

Find out as much as you can about your parents' finances now so that you're prepared to step in later if necessary.

Tax Changes Ring in the New Year

As you prepare to fill out your 2010 tax return, take note of new tax rules that will apply for 2011.

The "Death Tax" Lives

To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the death of the federal estate tax are greatly exaggerated.

Looking Back at 2010: How Did We Do?

We know you count on our advice. So we're our own harshest critic.

Tax Deal: What's In It for You?

Your tax rates won’t go up next year and for most, a bigger paycheck.

5 FAQs About Tax Law Changes for 2010-11

We help you figure out your tax planning for this year and beyond.

Did 'The Boss' Trump The Ben?

George Steinbrenner’s death may seem untimely to family and friends (and Yankee fans), but it may be extremely timely when it comes to the federal estate tax.

Breaking Obama's Vow on Tax Hikes

Democrats move ever so slightly toward the card no one wants to play.

How Large Is Your Estate?

Our worksheet will help you identify your assets and liabilities, and sort out who owns what.

Forces That Affect Your Estate Plan

From probate and ownership division to the taxing arm of Uncle Sam, here are four things that can influence what happens to your belongings.

Putting Your Trust in Trusts

Save time, money and hassle by steering assets away from the probate process when you die.

Four Facts of Living Trusts

Trusts are a valuable tool, but they may not be for everyone. It pays to know the ins and outs before you put your trust in a trust.

Is a U.S. VAT in the Cards?

It’s more than a long shot. But lawmakers will tackle some other thorny tax issues before the year is out.

Ways to Cut Your 2010 Tax Bill

Rack up tax savings before you file you return by making the right moves throughout the year.

New House Tax Chairman Levin
Will Seek His Own Path

Speaker Nancy Pelosi may still run the show, but Sander Levin will wield more power over tax policy than did his predecessor on Ways and Means.

FAQs on the Death of the Estate Tax

If Congress continues to do nothing about the federal estate tax, the levy will be back with a vengeance in 2011.

No Federal Estate Tax? Not a Chance

If Congress continues to do nothing about the federal estate tax, the levy will be back with a vengeance in 2011.

Cut the Lawyer Out of Your Will?

Preset forms are fine for simple plans. But complex estate issues may require a pro.

Solutions to Real-Life Money Challenges

You have questions. We have answers.

More Tax Breaks for Business
Coming Soon

One year after passage of an economic stimulus bill, Congress is planning to give the economy another boost with more tax cuts.

The Paperwork a Small Estate Demands

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges

Congress Faces Taxing Challenges

The estate tax fumble may be a harbinger of a tough year for Congress on a slew of tax issues.

The Kiplinger Letter's Best and Worst Forecasts of 2009

The year began with the economy in a tailspin, but The Kiplinger Letter saw better days by midsummer -- and was right. Plenty of other good forecasts, too -- some, not so…

Protect Heirs From State Estate Taxes

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