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NEW BABY CHANGES YOUR TAX PICTURE
By Stephen J. Kahn, CPA Having a baby changes everything-including your income tax planning. Once you get the happy news, add the following items to your list:
Keep careful records of all healthcare expenses related to the pregnancy. In addition to the tax credits mentioned above, you may be able to deduct items not covered by insurance, such as childbirth classes. Also, if your employer offers flexible spending accounts or a medical savings account, you may be able to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses using pretax dollars. You should also begin planning for your child’s education expenses. Look into using Education IRAs, with a maximum annual $2000 contribution, or Education Savings Bonds purchased in your name rather than in your child’s name. Note that there are limits and conditions for both of these college planning options. Don’t forget ordinary savings, perhaps even utilizing a Roth IRA for your child when he or she has earned income. There are many tax implications to having a child. If you would like more information or assistance, please give our office a call. We can help you take the best tax advantage of what is already a happy occasion. (Stephen
J. Kahn is a Certified Public Accountant and an Alexandria resident. The
reader is cautioned that this information may not be applicable to the
reader’s specific circumstances or needs. The reader should contact a tax
professional prior to taking any action based upon this information. Stephen
J. Kahn, CPA assumes no obligation to inform the reader of any changes
in tax laws or other factors that could affect the information herein.)
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