Category Archives: Taxes

Strategies for Saving on 2018 Income Taxes

Part 1 in a 2-Part Series about Tax Savings Now is the time to begin looking at ways to minimize your 2018 income tax bill.  This blog post, which is the first of a two-part series, outlines several strategies to consider before the end of the year. Granted, this is a lot of tax talk. […]

End the Year Trust-Based Estate Planning

Trust Based Estate Planning Glendora Upland Skvarna Law

Trust-Based Estate Planning As you know, tax returns for 2017 were due on October 15, 2018. The end of the year is quickly approaching. So, maybe you’re ahead of the game and have already started gathering data to file for 2018? But if you live in the real world like the rest of us, you […]

What do the 2018 Midterm Elections Mean for Your Estate Plan?

Politics and Estate Planning

Estate planning is an ongoing process instead of a one-time transaction. In the same way you never stop budgeting, saving, and investing in life, estate planning is a lifelong endeavor. Let’s look at some of the considerations you should make now that the 2018 midterm elections are over. Planning in a Fluctuating Political Climate

Start Thinking about 2018 Taxes

Tax Documentation 2018

Believe it or not, the end of the year is rapidly approaching. So, now is the time to take a moment and start preparing your year-end tax planning for 2018. This is extra important this tax year because of the changes to the tax law which became effective in 2018. As a result, your taxes […]