June 2007 - The Tax Adviser

Executive Summary  Most taxpayers believe gambling proceeds are immune from tax, unless they receive a Form W-2G. Each pull of a lever or push of a button on a slot machine, hand of blackjack or spin of a roulette wheel is an individual wager that may result in gambling winnings. 

Executive Summary  A rollover distribution from a qualified plan may be used as a short-term loan. The PPA ’06 allows tax-free charitable contributions out of traditional IRAs of up to $100,000 in 2007. When liquidating assets, consideration should be given to the source of the funds and the order used.