Investing

IRS Issues Rules for Providing K-1s Electronically

IRS News Release

The IRS recently issued guidance regarding the electronic delivery of Schedules K-1 to recipient partners.  Many partnerships have been furnishing Schedule K-1s to their partners for years, and this newly issued Revenue Procedure now outlines the specific requirements of partnerships in furnishing this information electronically.

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Dodging a 'Cost Basis' Crisis

The Wall Street Journal

New laws now require brokerages to not only report sales proceeds, but your cost basis in stocks you sell.  The new rules apply to stocks bought in 2011 and later, so your 1099 looks a little different this year.  The following article from the Wall Street Journal outlines some of the issues involved.

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How to Pay Your Financial Advisor

The Wall Street Journal

Here is a recent article which discusses some of the ways for you to pay your financial advisor. How you structure these fees can affect your taxes.

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