Our legal system allows people to move on from past obligations under certain circumstances. For example, people can discharge debts through bankruptcy, creditors have a limited amount of time to sue for unpaid debts, and even the IRS allows a fresh start for unpaid taxes. These laws strike a balance between allowing those who are……
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COD Income: Do You Count Pension Payments?
If you have a right to receive $1 in the future, is that right an asset? Our tax laws would generally say that it is. What if you cannot assign the right to receive the $1 and you cannot accelerate the payment? At what point is the right to receive the $1 not an asset……