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    What’s trending on NP Trusts & Estates

    Feb 6, 2019

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    By Sarah Richards, Mary-Benham Nygren and Aaron Poirier

    The tax treatment of alimony is changing in 2019, five factors to consider before donating to a political candidate or organization, January economic highlights and more. Here’s what’s trending in estate planning and wealth management.

    Wealth Management

    Market Pulse: January 2019 Economic Highlights

    Economic and market highlights from the NP Investment Team for January 2019.—NP Investment Team

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    Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affects tax planning for education costs

    The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affected several tax provisions related to saving for education costs.—Smita Patel

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    IRS announces limited relief for 2018 underpayment penalties

    The IRS has announced limited relief for underpayment of estimated income tax due for the year 2018.—Sarah M. Richards, Elena N. O'Leary

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    Income tax treatment of scholarships

    Scholarships are free, no-strings-attached money to help a student pay for his or her higher education, right? Usually. But not always.—Christopher F. Caldwell

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    Deduction for medical and dental expenses modified in 2018

    The ability to deduct medical and dental expenses in 2018 depends on a taxpayer’s medical and dental expenses relative to the taxpayer’s income.—Alyson Stevenson

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    Tips to ensure political contributions are proper

    Political contributions are heavily regulated by the government and can impact public perception. If you are considering donating to a political candidate or organization, ensure that you carefully consider the following five factors before doing so.—Masha Rabkin

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    IRS standard mileage rate for 2019

    The IRS has set the 2019 standard mileage deduction rate for travel related to business, medical, moving and charitable purposes.—Mary-Benham B. Nygren

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    The tax treatment of alimony is changing in 2019

    The tax treatment of alimony for divorces filed before and after December 31, 2018 is different.—Aaron Poirier

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