The ‘Kiddie Tax’ Hurts Families More Than Ever
Years ago, Congress enacted the ‘kiddie tax’ rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income (especially from investments) to children in lower tax brackets. And
Years ago, Congress enacted the ‘kiddie tax’ rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income (especially from investments) to children in lower tax brackets. And
Single taxpayers with taxable income up to $39,375 ($78,750 on joint returns) can pay zero percent tax on long-term capital gains. That may suggest some income-shifting strategies. Example one: Suppose
Once upon a time, some parents and grandparents would attempt to save tax by putting investments in the names of their young children or grandchildren in lower income tax brackets.