From childhood savings accounts to retirement plan distributions, age can affect federal tax obligations and planning opportunities throughout one's life. Knowing when key milestones will arrive is critical to choosing optimal strategies. We journey through major age-based tax rules and considerations that taxpayers may encounter from birth through their 70s.

As health care continues to evolve, it's worth considering a broad range of options for improving your practice. Some of the ways you've traditionally operated may be holding you back. This article examines how to evaluate whether outsourcing some activities could improve your practice's long-term financial and operational health.

If you have a child in college, living expenses can be significant. One way to save money is to invest in an on-campus condominium for him or her and any roommates to reside in. As an added bonus, you may be able to sell the condo for a gain after graduation. Here are the details on the federal tax rules on rental properties for college kids and advice on how to avoid potential pitfalls.

Don't let the changing estate tax environment prevent you from getting your estate in order. While most people will need the help of professionals to develop a formal estate plan, you can aid the process by organizing information and making basic decisions. Consider these steps.