Tax time may not be right around the corner, but the last quarter of the year is here, so it�� time to get in gear to maximize the potential for tax deductions as the year draws to a close.
If you plan your finances carefully and take a look ahead at your income and the tax code for the 2013 year, you could position yourself for some savings come April 15. None of these tips are any substitute for a conversation with a reputable tax lawyer, but it may help make the most of your income and reduce what you owe.
Plan your charitable donations now
If charitable giving is part of your tax plan, don�� wait until the busy month of December to start making end-of-year contributions or at least making decisions about amounts to allocate and to whom. Put together a list now of reputable charities to which you would like to donate, and budget appropriately.
Increase retirement account contributions
Another way to lower your taxable income is to pay more into your retirement plan if you��e not already maxed out. Ratchet up your 401(k) or IRA contributions to save on taxes owed and boost your retirement security at the same time. Most people under 50 years of age can contribute up to $17,500 (or $5,500 more over age 50) annually, so crunch the numbers and see if this is right for you.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: China Jishan Holdings Limited (J18.SI)
China Jishan Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, operates in the textile industry. It engages in the provision of dyeing and printing services for garments and home textile; fabric processing operations; and sale of print and dye finished products. The company also involves in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of textile, household products, and garment and related products; and property development and management for general commercial and residential buildings. It operates primarily in the People�s Republic of China, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Shaoxing City, the People�s Republic of China. China Jishan Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of Jin Cheng International Holdings Limited.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: Brookemont Capital Inc (BKT.V)
Brookemont Capital Inc., an exploration stage company, primarily engages in acquiring and exploring mineral properties in Canada and Tanzania. The company holds 100% interest in the Yukon gold project consisting of 93 load quartz mineral claims covering an area of approximately 4,836 acres located in the Yukon Territory; and a 100% interest in 71 claims covering 8,250 acres prospective for rare earth elements in Quebec in Canada. It also has a total of approximately 16,500 acres prospective for aluminous clay and rare earth in the Gaspe Bay Region of Quebec in Canada. In addition, the company holds interests in the Handeni North gold prospect consisting of 63.4 square kilometers located in the Handeni Gold District in eastern Tanzania. Brookemont Capital Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Hot Oil Stocks For 2014: Apogee Minerals Ltd. (APE.V)
Apogee Silver Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in South America. It primarily explores for silver, zinc, and lead deposits. The company�s principal property comprises the Pulacayo-Paca property that covers approximately 34,000 hectares and is located to the east of Uyuni city, Bolivia. It also owns an option to acquire up to 100% interest in the Cachinal Silver project, which consists of 59 concessions covering approximately 16,000 hectares and is located to the southeast of Antofagasta, Chile. The company was formerly known as Apogee Minerals Limited and changed its name to Apogee Silver Limited in March 2011. Apogee Silver Limited was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: Iamgold Corp Com Npv (IMG.TO)
IAMGOLD Corporation, a mid-tier gold mining company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral resource properties. It primarily explores for gold, silver, zinc, copper, niobium, diamonds, and other metals. The company holds interests in five operating gold mines, a niobium mine, a diamond royalty, and exploration and development projects located in Africa and the Americas. Its development projects include the Westwood project located in the Abitibi region, Qu茅bec, Canada; and the Camp Caiman project located in northeastern French Guiana, South America. The company was formerly known as IAMGOLD International African Mining Gold Corporation and changed its name to IAMGOLD Corporation in June 1997. IAMGOLD Corporation was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: SORL Auto Parts Inc.(SORL)
SORL Auto Parts, Inc., through its principal operating subsidiary, Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of automotive brake systems and other safety related auto parts for commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. The company, through its 90% ownership in Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., a Sino-foreign joint venture, offers various products, including spring brake chamber, clutch servos, air dryers, relay valves, and hand brake valves. It also provides auto metering products, auto electric products, anti-lock brake systems, retarders, hydraulic brakes, and power steering products. SORL Auto Parts, Inc. markets its products under the SORL brand to automotive original equipment manufacturers and the related aftermarket customers in the People?s Republic of China and internationally. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Ruian City, the People?s Republic of China.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: Tower International Inc.(TOWR)
Tower International, Inc. operates as an integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies to automotive original equipment manufacturers. It offers body-structure stampings, frames, and other chassis structures, as well as complex welded assemblies for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. The company?s products comprise body structures and assemblies that include structural metal components, such as body pillars, roof rails, and side sills; and Class A surfaces and assemblies that consist of body sides, hoods, doors, fenders, and pickup truck boxes. Tower International, Inc. also provides lower vehicle frames and structures, including pickup truck and SUV full frames, automotive engine and rear suspension cradles, floor pan components, and cross members; body-in-white assemblies, which comprise front and rear floor pan assemblies, and door/pillar assemblies; stamped, formed, and welded suspension com ponents, such as control arms, suspension links, track bars, spring and shock towers, shackles, twist axles, radius arms, stabilizer bars, trailing axles, and brackets; and other automotive products, and defense and aerospace products. It sells its products directly in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company was formerly known as Tower Automotive, LLC and changed its name to Tower International, Inc. in October 2010. Tower International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By With assistance from Sofia Horta e Costa]
Tower International Inc. (TOWR), a maker of metal components for the automotive industry, fell 5.1 percent to $20.14 after saying an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management LP plans to sell about 2.6 million shares in the company.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: Sears Canada Inc Com Npv(SCC.TO)
Sears Canada Inc. operates as a multi-channel retailer in Canada. The company operates department stores that offer appliances, home furnishings and mattresses, home decor, lawn and garden, hardware, electronics and leisure, seasonal products, nursery products, cosmetics, jewelry, footwear, and accessories, as well as women?s, men?s, and children?s apparel; home stores, which provide home improvement products; and home dealer stores that offer furniture, home electronics, outdoor power equipment, and merchandise. It also operates outlet stores, which provide clearance merchandise; appliances and mattresses stores that offer appliances, mattresses and box-springs, and products of private label and various national brands; operates and franchises appliance specialty stores under the Corbeil name; and floor covering centers that offer an assortment of broadloom and hard floor coverings. In addition, the company provides a range of home services, including the sale, install ation, maintenance, and repair of heating and cooling equipment, roofing, doors and windows, flooring, window coverings, energy audits, kitchen and bathroom renovations, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and duct cleaning; and travel and logistics services. Further, it offers products directly through telephone, mail, fax, and online at sears.ca, as well as in person through its stores and catalogue agents. As of May 24, 2012, the company operated 196 corporate stores, 278 hometown dealer stores, 29 home services showrooms, 1,500 catalogue and online merchandise pick-up locations, and 105 Sears Travel offices, as well as a home maintenance, repair, and installation network. Additionally, it has joint venture interests in 12 shopping centers in Canada. The company was formerly known as Simpsons-Sears Limited and changed its name to Sears Canada Inc. in May 1984. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Sears Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Sears H oldings Corporation.
Hot Heal Care Companies To Own In Right Now: Trinity Industries Inc.(TRN)
Trinity Industries, Inc. provides products and services to the industrial, energy, transportation, and construction sectors primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Sweden. The company?s Rail Group manufactures and sells railcars, including auto carrier, box, gondola, hopper, intermodal, specialty, and tank cars; and railcar components, such as couplers and axles. This group also offers repair and coating services. It primarily serves railroads, leasing companies, and industrial shippers of various products. Trinity Industries? Railcar Leasing and Management Services group leases tank cars and freight cars to industrial shippers and railroads operating in petroleum, chemical, agricultural, and energy industries with a fleet of 54,595 owned or leased railcars; provides management and administrative services; and manages railcar fleets on behalf of third parties. The company?s Construction Products group produces ready mix concret e; produces and distributes construction aggregates, including crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and specialty sands and gravel; manufactures highway products and other steel products for infrastructure related projects; supplies ready mix concrete; and provides hot-dip galvanizing services for fabricated steel materials. It primarily serves contractors and subcontractors in the construction and foundation industry. Trinity Industries? Inland Barge group manufactures inland barges; and fiberglass reinforced lift covers. It serves commercial marine transportation companies. The company?s Energy Equipment group manufactures structural wind towers, tank containers, and tank heads for pressure vessels; fertilizer containers; and tank heads for non-pressure vessels, LPG tanks, and utility, traffic, and lighting structures. It serves turbine producers, as well as industrial plants, utilities, residences, and small businesses. The company was founded in 1933 and is he adquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Shauna O'Brien]
On Friday, Trinity Industries Inc (TRN) announced that it has raised its dividend by 15.4%.
The company’s board has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend from 13 cents to 15 cents per share, or 60 cents annually.
The dividend will be paid on October 31 to shareholders of record on October 15. The stock will go ex-dividend on October 10.
Trinity Industries shares were mostly flat during premarket trading Friday. The stock is up 20% YTD.
- [By Brian Pacampara]
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, railcar manufacturer Trinity Industries (NYSE: TRN ) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
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