cee fund introduction to tax planning or “keeping more of what you earn”

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Introduction to Tax PlanningOr

“Keeping More of What You Earn”

CEE Fund2014 Tax Rates

Ordinary Income Tax Rates & Applies to Salary

Income

$0 to $9,075 10%

$9,076 to $36,900 15%

$36,901 to $89,350 25%

$89,351 to $186,350 28%

$186,351 to $405,100 33%

$405,101 to $406,750 35%

$406,751 and over 39.6%

Income

$0 to $18,150 10%

$18,151 to $73,800 15%

$73,801 to $148,850 25%

$148,851 to $226,850 28%

$226,851 to $405,100 33%

$405,101 to $457,600 35%

$457,601 and over 39.6%

Married Filing JointSingle Filing Joint

Strategy: Get married & have children!

CEE FundCapital Gains Rates

Applies to Investment Gains/Profits Must hold for 12 months and 1 day or Short Term

Capital Gains rates apply STCG rates equal Ordinary Income Tax Rates

Strategy: Market Time vs. Buy & Hold Ask your parents to transfer appreciated assets to you, who then sells

Income

0% to 15% Brackets 0%

> 15% but < 39.6% bracket 15%

Top Bracket 20%

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Tax Deductions Medical, State Taxes, Property Taxes, Home Mortgage

Interest, Home Equity Interest, Investment Interest Expense, Charity, Professional Fees, Casualty Losses

A $100 expense that is deductible saves $30.00 in taxes and actually costs you $70.00 if you are in the 30% tax bracket

Strategy: Bunch your deductions in 1 year Deduct the fees of your advisor

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Tax Credits

Includes:______________

A $100 expense that qualifies for a tax credit actually costs for “0” since your taxes are reduced by $100

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You may not have sufficient Itemized Deductions If you don’t, claim the Standard Deduction

$ 6,200 for Single$ 12,400 for Married Filing Joint

Each person whom you provide > 50% of Financial Support can be claimed as a dependent

Each dependent is worth $_______

Deductions & Exemptions are “phased out” as your income exceeds $275,000 Single or $300,000 Married Filing Joint

Exemptions/Dependents

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AMT: Alternative Minimum Tax

A parallel tax system designed to assure that everyone pays some level of tax

Impacts those with high income tax deductions

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Year Estate Tax Exemption Top Estate and Gift Tax Rate

Gift Tax Exemption

2005 $1,000,000 49% $1,000,0002006 $1,000,000 49% $1,000,0002007 $2,000,000 45% $1,000,0002008 $2,000,000 45% $1,000,0002009 $3,500,000 45% $1,000,0002010 $5,000,000 35% $1,000,0002010 Unlimited 0% $1,000,0002011 $5,000,000 35% $5,000,0002012 $5,120,000 35% $5,120,0002013 $5,250,000 40% $5,250,0002014 $5,340,000 40% $5,340,000

Gift & Estate Tax Chart

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Saving for RetirementWhy Should You Worry About it Now?

IRA Roth IRA 401k/403b SEP IRA Simple IRA Personal Savings

IRACEE Fund

$5,500 Maximum Contribution per year

$6,500 Maximum Contribution per year (if over age 50)

May be tax deductible* today Single – MAGI less than $70,000Married – MAGI less than $116,000

Taxed upon withdrawal once age 59 ½ plus

*Even if covered by a qualified plan at work

CEE FundRoth IRA

Not tax deductible today but tax free upon withdrawal at age 59 ½ plus

$5,500 Maximum contribution $6,500 Maximum contribution over age 50

Income Phase out for Contributions

Single < $129,000Married < $191,000

Which one is better?

CEE FundEmployer Retirement Plans

401k/403b/TSP Includes:

Pretax 401kRoth 401k$17,500 Max Contribution$23,000 Max Contribution over age 50

* No income limits on Roth 401k Contributions

CEE FundThe Miracle of Compound Interest

Strategy: Be sure your parents don’t run out of money!

$4,000/Year saved at 6% interest - Now Value in 20 years: $147,142 Value in 30 years: $316,232

$4,000/Year saved at 6% interest for only 10 years – Part time Value in 20 years: $94,419 Value in 30 years: $169,090

$4,000/Year saved at 6% starting 10 years from today – Later Value in 20th year: $52,723 Value in 30th year: $147,142

$1,000,000 in 40 years requires: $6,461 saved per year for 40 years at 6% $3,860 saved per year for 40 years at 8%

$1,000,000 in 20 years requires: A nice inheritance from Mom & Dad!