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1 Sallie Mae, "How America Pays for College," 2016.
2 U.S. Census Bureau, "Wealth and Asset Ownership," 2017.
3 Hanley Wood, LLC., Remodeling 2017 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).
4, 5 Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, "Home in Retirement: More Freedom, New Choices," 2017.
Bank of America does not predict any increase or decrease in interest rates or home values.
Banking, mortgage and home equity products offered by Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Equal Housing Lender. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
1 Sallie Mae, "How America Pays for College," 2016.
2 U.S. Census Bureau, "Wealth and Asset Ownership," 2017.
3 Hanley Wood, LLC., Remodeling 2017 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).
4, 5 Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, "Home in Retirement: More Freedom, New Choices," 2017.
Bank of America does not predict any increase or decrease in interest rates or home values.
Banking, mortgage and home equity products offered by Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Equal Housing Lender. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
1 Sallie Mae, "How America Pays for College," 2016.
2 U.S. Census Bureau, "Wealth and Asset Ownership," 2017.
3 Hanley Wood, LLC., Remodeling 2017 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).
4, 5 Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, "Home in Retirement: More Freedom, New Choices," 2017.
Bank of America does not predict any increase or decrease in interest rates or home values.
Banking, mortgage and home equity products offered by Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Equal Housing Lender. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
NOW THAT WE’RE IN THE SECOND YEAR of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the sweeping tax legislation that passed at the end of 2017, its provisions are generally better understood by both taxpayers and tax professionals. The rule changes regarding certain deductions may have provided extra incentive for you to look for new ways to minimize tax liability. At the same time, you should be aware that further changes may come from a tax package that some in Congress are hoping to pass by the end of this year.
Speak with your tax advisor about some or all of the ideas below, suggested by accountant Vinay Navani, of WilkinGuttenplan—and check out the “2019 Year-End Tax Planning Guide” at the end of this article.
As a CPA and shareholder at WilkinGuttenplan, Mr. Navani is not affiliated with Merrill. Opinions provided are his, do not necessarily reflect those of Merrill and may be subject to change. Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide...
You can use the following 5 questions to help inform that important conversation. The answers could help you plan ahead for any life changes (getting married? buying a home? starting a new job?), respond thoughtfully to fluctuations in the markets and maybe even lower your tax bill.
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