David Levine
About Christian:
David Levine is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has been featured in the New York Times, New York Daily News, Sports Illustrated, American Heritage, U.S. News & World Report and others.
David has covered health, health insurance and health policy topics – among many others – since 2017. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Rochester and currently lives in Albany, New York.
Articles by David Levine:
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When selling a home, capital gains are subject to taxes. However, certain exemptions can mean most people pay little or no tax. Learn about these and other ways you may be able to lower or avoid capital gains taxes.
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Wealthy couples can set up a credit shelter trust (CST) to reduce or eliminate estate taxes when assets in the trust are passed on to a spouse, children or other heirs.
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A health savings account and flexible spending account both offer tax benefits and can be used to pay medical expenses. Which is better? It depends on your employment situation, your health insurance plan, deductible limits and other considerations.
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The tax implications for giving someone a house as a gift are complicated. A gift tax or an estate tax may apply in house gifting situations. Consult with a tax expert before gifting a home or other property.