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Here are your Articles for June 17, 2026.
 
 
Midyear Tax Planning for Noncorporate Small Business Owners

Owners of small businesses structured as sole proprietorships or "pass-through" entities face a distinctive challenge: Their business income impacts their personal tax liability. Careful planning is imperative. We discuss some important points to keep in mind, including current tax rates and brackets, as well as the potentially powerful qualified business income deduction.

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Study Up on Your High-Deductible Health Plan

Do you have a high-deductible health plan (HDHP)? Many people do because employers commonly offer HDHPs as part of their benefits packages. Although paying a high deductible may sound unappealing, HDHPs can actually help you save money by motivating you to spend your health care dollars wisely. This article explains why you should study up on yours.

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Dividing Up Retirement Accounts in Divorce? Don't Forget Taxes

If you're getting divorced, you might want to divide your marital assets quickly and cut financial ties with your ex as soon as possible. But, when it comes to splitting up IRAs, 401(k) plan funds and other tax-favored retirement accounts, it's important to set up your divorce papers properly and follow the formalities of the settlement agreement to avoid potential tax-related pitfalls. Here's a look at the issue.

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Funding Long-Term Care Expenses: What Are Your Options?

Few things can derail an estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC (such as a nursing home or assisted living facility stay) at some point in their lives. And the cost of this care is steep. This article explores a few options to fund LTC expenses so that a person won't deplete his or her nest egg. A sidebar details tax benefits available to offset LTC expenses.

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