Our pensions can become one of the largest assets that we own, forming the basis of our family’s retirement security, but you may be putting this in jeopardy by failing to complete a key form, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Millions of Forms 1099 are sent out every year. Most arrive in ...

How much money can you inherit before paying taxes? Inherited assets from your loved one, whether in the form of cash, stocks or real estate, can be subject to inheritance taxes, depending on your ...

The grieving process is always challenging. But for many families, the slow legal process of distributing an inheritance compounds emotional pain with financial uncertainty. When pressing needs for ...