Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is a state-level tax mechanism designed to sidestep the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit. Allowing a pass-through entity to pay state income taxes directly, PTET effectively shifts the tax burden from individual owners to the business itself.

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Brown Advisory

DECEMBER 4, 2017

2017 Year-End Planning Letter. Mon, 12/04/2017 - 13:10. presidential election, we have grappled with the lack of clarity regarding the details of new tax legislation. The outcome of the tax reform debate is likely to impact how we advise clients on tax planning, estate planning and a host of other topics.

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

However, as appealing as these forms of compensation may be, they can result in sizable and unexpected tax bills. Along with the 83(b) election, there is a less well-known provisionthe 83(i) election that offers other tax advantages to certain types of employees. Table of Contents What is an 83(i) election?

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

The post Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. Life happens. You buy a business.

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Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

The post Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning. In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. . Tax-Planning Possibilities.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

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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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 29, 2024

If you have incentive stock options, you’ve probably heard of the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Essentially, the alternative minimum tax is a prepayment of taxes. The credit reduces your tax liability to reflect prepaid tax. Early sales of ISOs are taxed in the regular tax system.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Most retirees take the standard deduction on their taxes as opposed to choosing to itemize. [1] 1] But, as of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the only way to benefit tax-wise from donations is to opt to itemize. [1] You are encouraged to consult your personal tax advisor or attorney.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2023

The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is an aspect of the US tax code designed to ensure that individuals pay a minimum amount of tax. AMT was introduced in 1969 in response to high-income Americans taking advantage of loopholes in the tax code to bring their taxable income to zero. How is AMT Calculated?

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 11, 2024

As a company founder, early startup employee, or small business owner, you may find yourself in a higher tax bracket as your business grows or you realize gains from equity compensation. But that doesn’t mean you simply have to accept a higher tax bill. Here are 20 tax-efficient actions to consider when filing your taxes in 2024.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

was signed into law December 29th, 2022, bringing more major changes to tax law. 529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers. The individual must be the designated beneficiary of the 529 plan and move funds to a Roth IRA in their name. Amount rolled over is tax-free (not included in beneficiary’s income) and penalty-free.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 29, 2024

If you have incentive stock options, you’ve probably heard of the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Essentially, the alternative minimum tax is a prepayment of taxes. The credit reduces your tax liability to reflect prepaid tax. Early sales of ISOs are taxed in the regular tax system.

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James Hendries

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Tax Planning – Have necessary steps been taken toward filing required business and individual tax returns, so they get filed on time? The type of business will determine the tax consequence. There are five general types of business taxes and tax changes that can be applied. Income Tax. Estimated Tax.

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Yardley Wealth Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

For example, as reported by Dimensional Fund Advisors, $1 invested in the S&P 500 Index from 1926–2017 would have grown to $533 worth of purchasing power by the end of 2017, after adjusting for Inflation. Over time, global stock market returns have dramatically outpaced Inflation.

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Brown Advisory

APRIL 1, 2020

We believe that the current environment offers a number of strategic planning opportunities to improve your financial plan, enhance wealth transfers to heirs or charities, minimize the impact of income taxes and broadly help you advance your progress toward long-term goals. tax code that are not permanent.

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Brown Advisory

APRIL 1, 2020

We believe that the current environment offers a number of strategic planning opportunities to improve your financial plan, enhance wealth transfers to heirs or charities, minimize the impact of income taxes and broadly help you advance your progress toward long-term goals. tax code that are not permanent.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

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.

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 15, 2023

So for a taxable investor, hedge funds generally aren’t tax efficient. And when you look at the assets that are invested, the three trillion in hedge funds, I would guess that north of 90% of that are in institutions that don’t pay taxes. You still had 2012 to 2017 to finish the bet. RITHOLTZ: Right.

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Not only was the stock market fairly volatile, but there were also atypical tax regulation changes. Tax-loss harvesting. Paying taxes on investment gains can be a financial burden, but tax loss harvesting can reduce your bill. You can claim as much capital loss as your realized capital gain plus $3,000.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan? Taxes on Giving??? Why do you have to pay taxes on money you’re giving away?

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Harness Wealth

JULY 29, 2024

In this guest post, Harness Tax Advisory Council member, Griffin Bridgers, J.D., covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. No Step-Up in Basis for Grantor Trust Assets Grantor trusts serve as an effective tool in estate planning.

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Zajac Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

One of the most important aspects of developing a thorough estate plan is tax planning, as this has the potential to diminish the impact of your gifts and your loved ones’ inheritances. Let’s take a look at the tax impact and other considerations of each. million before triggering federal estate taxes).

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2019

Indeed, a Roth conversion has the potential to generate greater wealth than a traditional IRA during an individual’s or couple’s lifetime, and it can play a meaningful role in providing tax advantages to heirs throughout their lifetime as well. RMDs from a traditional IRA are taxed as ordinary income.

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Brown Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2019

Indeed, a Roth conversion has the potential to generate greater wealth than a traditional IRA during an individual’s or couple’s lifetime, and it can play a meaningful role in providing tax advantages to heirs throughout their lifetime as well. RMDs from a traditional IRA are taxed as ordinary income.

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Fortune Financial

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Will you end up paying too much in ordinary income taxes for company stock in your 401(k) plan? With our deep expertise and qualifications in NUA strategies, our experts are adept at navigating the complexities of tax-efficient retirement planning. In contrast, the average liability is 3 percent for the top quintile, 16.4

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Brown Advisory

APRIL 30, 2021

The American Families Plan eberkwits Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:33 On April 28th, the White House released details on The American Families Plan. 1 trillion of the cost of the bill is investment in the proposed programs and $800 billion is in proposed tax cuts. . $1 This is a $1.8

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Brown Advisory

APRIL 30, 2021

On April 28th, the White House released details on The American Families Plan. 1 trillion of the cost of the bill is investment in the proposed programs and $800 billion is in proposed tax cuts. . $1 1 trillion of the cost of the bill is investment in the proposed programs and $800 billion is in proposed tax cuts. This is a $1.8

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The Irrelevant Investor

JANUARY 2, 2021

The tax burden on large-cap stocks has been falling for a long time, lining shareholder's pockets. If Biden has it his way, corporations will pay more taxes than they have in the recent past. Cembalest notes, "In aggregate, Biden’s corporate tax plans would raise $2.2 I'm not sure I've ever seen it before.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 13, 2023

As a freelancer, small business owner, or solopreneur, staying informed about changes to the tax code that can impact your unique financial situation is critical. Its goals were to reduce tax rates for businesses and individuals, simplify the tax code, and stimulate economic growth.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore the key tax changes in effect for 2025, how theyll influence your filing status, retirement savings, investment, and estate planningand offer strategic advice to help high-income and high-net-worth individuals prepare more effectively for upcoming coming tax changes. That said, U.S.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Given that financial advisors are always encouraging their clients to stash away money in tax deferred vehicles, making those distributions taxable upon withdrawal. #2 It happens to be modified adjusted gross income, which is your adjusted gross income, which includes your taxable social security benefit and any tax-exempt interest you have.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 28, 2017

Tax Reform, Then & Now: A Conversation with Tax Policy Expert John E. Chapoton achen Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:28 Since the election in November 2016, investors have been watching for signs of how tax reform might proceed under the Trump administration. How would you compare the environment for tax reform then versus now?

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 28, 2017

Tax Reform, Then & Now: A Conversation with Tax Policy Expert John E. Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:28. Since the election in November 2016, investors have been watching for signs of how tax reform might proceed under the Trump administration. How would you compare the environment for tax reform then versus now?

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Calculated Risk

MAY 22, 2023

C]urrent forecasts suggest that under a reasonably wide variety of possible tax and spending policies, the resulting surpluses will allow the Treasury debt held by the public to be paid off. 3) The 2001 and 2003 Bush Tax Cuts. Instead, the tax cuts (mostly for the wealthy) turned the surpluses into deficits and reduced revenue by $1.5

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