A key component of estate planning is minimizing and planning for the taxes that might be owed. Each state has its own rules, so this post concentrates on Maryland. In Maryland, there are typically three potential taxes that might be owed when someone dies: estate tax, inheritance tax, and income tax. Estate Taxes Estate taxes are taxes imposed on your…
Welcome Chandra
We are excited to welcome Chandra Dawn Wright to the Kahan Law team. Chandra started her career journey in Real Estate Brokerage for commercial sales and small business leasing. S
Maryland Tax Code vs. Federal Tax Code
Each year, most of us file a federal income tax return and a Maryland income tax return. Some different rules and statutes determine how much money we owe to the Federal government and the Maryland government.
Storage Solutions for Important Documents
Important documents must be stored safely and securely so that a trusted person can find them. This is true, even if you are the trusted person looking for your own documents. I often receive phone calls and emails from children looking for their parent’s documents. So make it easy for them to help you if there’s an emergency. Two Types…
Who Pays the Bills if You Can’t Manage the Task
Some ideas to help you pay your bills when you may be slightly or very forgetful. So, let’s assume you are still safely living at home but you are worried that you might stop being able to manage your financial affairs before you realize you have stopped being able to manage your financial affairs. There are a couple of things…
BINGO Fundraising Event in Olney
For several years, I have helped a local nonprofit organization called Olney Home for Life. And in just a few days they will be hosting a fun evening filled with Bingo games, food, and some fun raffle prizes to win. The mission behind OHFL is to establish and maintain an organization that facilitates neighbor-to-neighbor assistance on a voluntary basis for…
Are you an attorney? Or do you just play one on TV?
It is never wrong to want to grow and learn more about the way our actions and decisions can impact our future. But does taking a few courses online really make you an expert?
Some Depressing News About the IRS
The troubles at the IRS for taxpayers are worse than I thought. It is more important than ever that you take action and file your taxes electronically. I recently spoke with an accountant that I work with frequently. He attended a tax preparation seminar in which he was told some shocking information.
The IRS and You in 2022
The 2021 tax season created chaos for the IRS as they were both overloaded and understaffed. This resulted in substandard telephone service and delayed refunds. This year things will be even worse. Deadlines to Note April 18, 2022, is the deadline for tax returns. This date will only change if the President and the Secretary of the Treasury decide a…
The Complete Estate Planning Documents Guide for Beginners
Are you concerned about what it takes to plan your estate for your family after you have passed? Here we’ve provided you a step-by-step guide to understanding what it takes to have everything in order. What documents do you need? The key documents that every person needs for an estate plan: Power of Attorney form Advance Medical Directive Last Will…