What is a fair income and capital gains tax rate for the rich to pay?
In 2006 the top 2% paid 60% of all income taxes but earned only 30% of the income.
Shouldn't we lower their tax rate to make it more fair?
What is the standard tax rate for income received from an estate trust?
I am going to be receiving ongoing income from my grandfathers estate. I have been told that it is taxable because it is classified as income not an inheritance since it is income earned by the estate since his death. I an trying to get an idea of what tax rate I should expect to pay. I do not know yet exactly how much I will be receiving.
What percentage of my after tax income should I save every month?
My after tax income (including bonus and interest income) is approximately US$325K per month. I am a professional and my job is relatively steady (been with the same company for more than 5 years). What percentage of my after tax income should I be saving (either for retirement or a rainy day)? Obviously, it is better to save as much as possible. But I guess I want to know what percentage is a prudent guideline. Thanks
What is the difference between the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit?
I am a US Citizens living abroad. I am in the process of filing tax return for 2008 for foreign earned income based on IRS' publication 54. Our earned income has already been taxed once by the country we live in.
I see that there are two ways to avoid double taxation on your income -the foreign earned income exclusion and the foreign tax credit.
Can somebody please explain the difference between the two and point out advantages to use one over another?