Estate-Tax Repeal Means Some Spouses Are Left Out

Spouses of those wealthy who die this year might find themselves with nothing if the family will isn’t reviseda wrinkle that could follow the repeal of the federal estate tax.


Will both parties recieve a tax benefit from buying house, if you are not married?

PZ asked: As I understand it, interest on the mortgage, and real estate taxes are tax deductable, if you own a home. I am thinking about purchasing a home with my fiancee, i was wondering if we would be able to both benefit from the interest and real estate taxes paid, when filing [...]


I want to give my house to my son. I understand the tax issues, but is all I have to do is transfer the title?

russtom asked: I’ve read and understand the gift and estate tax issues, I’m just trying to figure out who I have to contact – or is it as simple as transferring a car title?


What does it mean that the gift tax is tax exclusive and the estate tax is tax inclusive?

Tommy asked: I’m studying my notecards about the taxes and I have that written down. Its next to impossible for me to try and find the sentence on that subject in my book as there are a lot of pages on these 2 taxes.
What does it mean that the gift tax is [...]