Many clients and businesses are highly focused on the impact of taxes and tax rates on their bottom line. President Trump and Congress's passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought unhappy surprises to many taxpayers accustomed to getting tax refunds. Make sure your clients are protecting themselves from higher taxes. Completely updated for tax law changes and Tax Court decisions, this book will bring you up to date on the latest strategies that will preserve your clients' wealth and ensure your role as a trusted adviser to your clients. Get the latest techniques for building and conserving wealth through proactive tax-planning and investment strategies. Key topics covered include; * Sales of capital gain assets and real property * Planning for employer stock options, employer stock held in retirement accounts, and restricted stock * Maximizing tax benefits for personal residence transactions * Taxplanning opportunities with vacation homes, timeshares, and coownership arrangements * Planning for divorce * Taxsaving tips for selfemployed clients * Taxsmart college financing strategies

Bill Bischoff, CPA, has been a licensed professional tax adviser and nationally known author on tax and financial planning matters for 30 years. He has authored or coauthored 15 professional books and continuing professional education courses and has written hundreds of articles for CPAs, tax attorneys, and financial planners.

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