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Strategies to Help Finish the Tax Season Strong

Carson Wealth

Like gardening or working out, tax planning is one of those activities where you get out what you put in. Tax planning is similar in the sense that you can put work in on the front end that youll reap benefits from later. Many of us just do tax preparation, dropping off a shoebox of documents with a CPA for the weekend.

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Pass-Through Entity Taxes: Mechanics, Considerations, And Planning Opportunities For Navigating SALT Cap Workarounds

Nerd's Eye View

The 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act introduced a $10,000 limit on the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction that was previously available for taxpayers who itemized their deductions. Another set of considerations involves owners of businesses that operate in multiple states, which can compound the complexity of electing a PTET.

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Build (Customized) Flexible Estate Planning Strategies In A Constantly Changing Political Landscape

Nerd's Eye View

Given how frequently the tax code changes, advisors can add value for clients by ensuring their estate plans are aligned with current law to meet the clients’ objectives, and not with past rules that may no longer apply to them. However, the passage of TCJA resulted in the estate gift tax exemption nearly doubling (from $5.6M

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Donor-Advised Funds: Optimize Your Charitable Giving and Save On Taxes

Cordant Wealth Partners

We also get you up to speed on the tax benefits of using a DAF. If you've heard of a DAF and are curious about incorporating it into your giving and tax planning strategy, this article is for you. Key Takeaways: Contributions to a donor-advised fund reduce your tax bill in the year your contribution is made.

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Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

Darrow Wealth Management

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. At that point, many provisions will revert to 2017 levels, adjusted for inflation. For example, in 2017, the marginal tax brackets were 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 25%, and 39.6%.

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Mythbusting TikTok Tax Advice

Harness Wealth

Tax advice is a common topic on social media platforms like TikTok. Influencers promise easy ways to secure tax deductions, simplifying complex ideas into bite-sized claims that gloss over important details in the process. Can Hiring Your Children Help You Save on Taxes? Can You Claim Your Pet as a Tax Write-Off?

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Personal, estate, and business tax planning strategies for 2023

Nationwide Financial

Even if a client believes they would not be subject to estate or gift tax under current law, you may want to re-examine the value of their assets to determine whether they exceed a lower exemption amount. Tax season has begun, and it’s not too early to think about planning for the 2023 tax year.