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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director,Tax Planning LLCs can provide legal protections and a level of anonymity, either or both of which can be beneficial for business owners, investors, and others with valid intentions. NOTE: Applicable entities created in 2024 have 90 days from creation to file the report.

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

Darrow Wealth Management

Lowering the estate and gift tax limits The current exemption was raised dramatically in 2018. In 2024, a single taxpayer can claim a federal estate and lifetime gift tax exemption of $13.61 This tax benefit is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2026. Last reviewed June 2024 The post Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026.

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83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. It can also preclude some tax planning strategies down the road.

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Tax Law Changes that Could Affect Your Return This Tax Season

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director of Tax Planning It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s and mortgage statements have been to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season. Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front. Although Congress isn’t done yet! More on that later.)

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Tax Strategies to Consider After a Prolonged Job Layoff

Tobias Financial

In a recent CNBC article, our Wealth Advisor, Catalina Franco-Cicero, MS, CFP®, CTS , was quoted on the topic of tax strategies during periods of unemployment. However, a period of lower income in 2024 could present valuable tax planning opportunities.

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Secure Act 2.0 to Bring Sweeping Changes to Retirement Rules

Darrow Wealth Management

would keep the age 50 catch-ups and allow new ones: 401(k) & 403(b) plans: starting in 2025, the catch-up contribution will become the greater of $10,000 or 150% of the catch-up limit for individuals between age 60 – 63. IRAs: the $1,000 catch-up limit will be indexed by inflation for tax years starting in 2024.

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2 Key Benefits of Living Trusts

Darrow Wealth Management

Limiting access can provide estate tax planning benefits for some). Other living trust benefits State estate tax planning. States have their own estate tax laws. For example, the Massachusetts estate tax exemption is currently $2M per person. And unlike the federal exemption, the amount isn’t portable.