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Effective Implementation Of A Backdoor Roth Strategy: Detailed Nuances, IRS Form 8606 (And When It’s Even Worth Doing)

Nerd's Eye View

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Part of this value is understanding the detailed nuances that make a strategy effective and implementing it correctly, avoiding issues with the IRS down the line.

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Understanding the Tax Implications of Acquisitions

Harness Wealth

Tax planning serves as the cornerstone of the entire acquisition deal, extending far beyond a simple checkbox. Every element, from structure to price negotiations, hinges on understanding tax implications for all parties involved. To qualify for tax-free treatment under IRC Section 368 , attention to detail is essential.

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Tax Planning for When Your Startup is Going Through an Acquisition

Harness Wealth

Traditional IPO: Valuation, Lockup Period, and Employee Equity Founders have more options for reducing the tax consequences of an acquisition Founders are generally in the best position to engage in tax planning and limit the taxable consequences associated with an acquisition.

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Tax Season Is Over… For Last Year

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

A little bit of effort and forward thinking during our summer and fall months will lead to a much more palatable and, potentially, financially advantageous tax season the following year. The reason for this is quite simple – tax planning requires actual planning.

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How Working with a Financial Advisor Helps You Retire with More Wealth

WiserAdvisor

They help you optimize tax planning Tax planning is an important aspect of financial planning that can significantly impact your long-term wealth accumulation. It helps you strategically minimize the amount you pay in taxes and maximize your investment returns to preserve more of your hard-earned money.

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Transcript: Ted Seides

The Big Picture

SEIDES: But market returns across — RITHOLTZ: The past decade, 2010 to 2020, we were what? So I think that argument is very valid in those couple of years, 2009, 2010 probably, maybe 2011, which was a tough year for hedge funds. It’s part of their own tax planning. RITHOLTZ: Oh no, it’s much worse.

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Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS): Explaining the Gain Exclusion

Darrow Wealth Management

Unfortunately, the Commonwealth also passed a ‘millionaire tax’, which adds a 4% surtax to taxable income over $1M , even for one-time sudden wealth events. To expand the tax benefits past the 10x/$10M limits, consider planning strategies such as gifting stock to family members.

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