Nerd's Eye View

JULY 10, 2024

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in 2017, was one of the most extensive pieces of tax legislation to be passed in the last 30 years, touching many aspects of individual, corporate, and estate tax.

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Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025! Maximize Retirement Contributions Contribute as much as possible to your 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA. For 2025, the IRS has increased contribution limitsdont miss out. Optimize Tax Strategies Its not what you makeits what you keep. Happy Planning and best to you in 2025!

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 1, 2025

youtube.com) Taxes Trading crypto? Pay your taxes. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Personal finance Whether you have an advisor or not, a financial checklist for 2025. readthejointaccount.com) The case for never retiring. Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Michael Batnick about lessons learned from the stock market in 2024.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 7, 2025

This weeks Tax Advisor news roundup covers key updates for financial professionals. Last but not least, we have a rundown of the IRSs ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams for 2025. Wealth Taxes in Europe, 2025 ( Cristina Enache , Tax Foundation) Net wealth taxes are recurrent taxes on an individuals wealth, net of debt.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Updated for 2024 – 2025. Because many taxpayers earn too much to make pre-tax IRA contributions as they have a 401(k) at work. Many people end up paying taxes twice. There are income limits for contributions to a traditional IRA that qualify for a tax deduction. In the vast majority of cases the answer is no.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but investors often don’t realize how much money they’ll need invested to generate enough income from dividends to cover lifestyle expenses. So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Every year brings changes in tax rules, and 2025 is no exception. Whether you are saving for retirement, running a business, or planning for your family’s future, these updates could affect your financial decisions throughout the year. For married couples, this means more of your income will be taxed at lower rates.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Podcasts Christine Benz talks 2025 taxes with Ed Slott author of "The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder." morningstar.com) Dan Haylett talks with Christine Benz, author of "How to Retire: 20 Lessons For a Happy, Successful, And Wealthy Retirement." Well, you should.

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 1, 2024

peterlazaroff.com) Retirement Why the media loves to tout a looming 'retirement crisis.' morningstar.com) The best thing to have in retirement is optionality. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) On the benefits of simplicity in retirement. humbledollar.com) What does success (or failure) look like in retirement?

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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. Tax planning is similar in the sense that you can put work in on the front end that youll reap benefits from later.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

April 15 marks the IRS tax return filing deadline for 2025. Although this is the traditional tax filing deadline, given the spate of recent natural disasters (such as the California wildfires and Hurricane Milton), the IRS is granting certain filing and payment extensions beyond this date.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 23, 2025

For 2024, the maximum taxable earnings subject to Social Security tax is $168,600. Prepare for Tax Season Organize your tax documents in one central locationwhether its a folder, box, or basketto avoid scrambling when its time to file. Log intomyssa.govto view and confirm your earnings history.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 16, 2024

wapo.st) Taxes Things to consider when taking RMDs from different IRA accounts. financialducksinarow.com) IRS Direct File is expanding to more states in 2025. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Six lessons learned from a 6-week mini-retirement including 'Appreciate what you have.' sherwood.news) A look at six phases of retirement.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 4, 2024

spyglass.org) Work How a national retirement savings plan would work. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes No matter who is President in 2025, taxes will be at the top of the agenda. (sherwood.news) Should a startup ever spend $1.8 million on a URL? papers.ssrn.com) How McDonalds' ($MCD) wages vary by geography.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

A step-up in basis is a tax advantage for individuals who inherit stocks or other assets, like a home. Understanding step-up in basis at death If youve received an inheritance you may have questions about the tax treatment of certain assets. This increases the tax basis, which determines capital gains or losses when the asset is sold.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2025

And so we're excited to announce that, for 2025, our major company initiative will be a complete redesign and rebuild of our Members Section! And we continue to expand the types of CE we provide as well, including the ability for Canadian CFP certificants to earn CE credit from Kitces (effective immediately for 2025!), Read More.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 10, 2025

David Nadig, “ Rabbithole ” March 7, 2025 I had fun chatting with Dave Nadig about philosophy, behavior, and investing ( video after the jump). But the second part is the contextualizing side of the equation: You dont spend 1925 dollars today; you spend 2025 dollars. Money Delusions: What Do People Get Wrong About Money?

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 23, 2023

(wealthfoundme.com) More families are at risk from estate taxes looking out into 2025 and beyond. jdroth.com) Retirement You probably need less for retirement than you think. awealthofcommonsense.com) Not everyone wants to travel widely in retirement. humbledollar.com) Why QCDs can be so valuable, tax-wise.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Understanding Tax Compliance and Risk Management Ultra-high-net-worth individuals face unique tax challenges, including high rates and ever-changing complex tax codes. If managed improperly or inefficiently, tax issues could significantly erode your familys wealth and even lead to legal complications. And, if the U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Which not only cuts into a parent's current cash flow, but also limits their ability to save for their (potentially fast-approaching) retirement. Nonetheless, Parent PLUS borrowers (and their advisors) have an opportunity (until July 1, 2025) to access more generous IDR plans by using a "Double Consolidation" loan strategy.

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Covisum

AUGUST 5, 2022

In the absence of Congressional action, multiple provisions of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) will expire at the end of 2025, and tax rules will revert to what they were before the legislation. The TCJA reduced specific tax brackets and increased the standard deduction.

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Zoe Financial

DECEMBER 28, 2024

New Year, New Wealth: A Guide to Financial Resolutions for 2025 Updated December 30th, 2024 Reading Time: 7 minutes Written by: The Zoe Team As the New Year approaches, many of us set personal goals to make the coming year better than the last. Boost Retirement Contributions Maximize contributions to your retirement accounts.

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 26, 2023

Early retirement has become a popular financial goal. Even if you never retire early, just knowing that you can is liberating! Can You Really Retire at 50? Can You Really Retire at 50? Table of Contents Can You Really Retire at 50? FAQs on Retiring Early at 50 It’s a big bold claim – retire at 50?

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Nationwide Financial

AUGUST 29, 2022

Key Takeaways: Even without new legislation, the prospect of higher taxes in the future is still looming. The impact of higher taxes on retirees could be substantial, so staying up to date on the current tax landscape is vital. But even without new legislation, the prospect of higher taxes in the future is still looming.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 24, 2024

When the original SECURE Act was passed in December 2019, it brought sweeping changes to the post-death tax treatment of qualified retirement accounts.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 2, 2023

by Jake Anderson, Paraplanner Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs allow individuals to save for their future in a tax advantaged manner. IRA and 401(k) contributions are often tax deductible and gains are tax deferred – meaning you may only pay taxes when you withdraw money from your account.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, unlike stocks and bonds, alternative investments, or alts as theyre commonly known, have unique tax treatments and complex reporting requirements that investors should carefully consider before investing. Well also go into some potential strategies to optimize tax efficiency. How Are Alternative Investments Taxed?

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Darrow Wealth Management

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Congress is once again poised to make sweeping changes to the retirement and tax rules in the last two weeks of the year. retirement changes. retirement changes. In the new bill, the age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth tax-deferred retirement accounts would increase to 73 in 2023 and 75 in 2033.

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FMG

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Client events are evolving in 2025, offering unparalleled opportunities to connect with clients, strengthen relationships, and drive quality leads. Why a Client Event is a Must-Have in 2025 The landscape of client engagement is more dynamic than ever, and client events have become an essential part of building long-lasting relationships.

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FMG

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Client events are evolving in 2025, offering unparalleled opportunities to connect with clients, strengthen relationships, and drive quality leads. Why a Client Event is a Must-Have in 2025 The landscape of client engagement is more dynamic than ever, and client events have become an essential part of building long-lasting relationships.

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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. The TCJA has many provisions that are set to expire (sunset) at the end of 2025. For example, in 2017, the marginal tax brackets were 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 25%, and 39.6%.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Act has passed, making it the largest retirement legislation since the original Secure Act hit in the late 2019. As 55% of Americans say they don’t have enough saved for retirement, this bipartisan legislation primarily seeks to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and use those funds appropriately for their needs in retirement.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If you’ve just inherited a retirement account like an IRA or 401(k) from a parent, sibling, or relative, you may be unsure about what your options are and what to do next. Most non-spouse beneficiaries inheriting an IRA, 401(k), or retirement account from the original account owner must take the money in 10 years.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That must mean it’s time to roll up my sleeves and get to work on year-end financial planning – with an emphasis on 2023 income tax. One consideration this year is that we’re two years from the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TJCA). AGI impacts multiple other tax considerations.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 24, 2024

What do you need to optimally complete and file your taxes? This article covers a comprehensive list of the most common forms, documents, and information needed to file taxes. If you need a cheat sheet, download our 1-page tax prep checklist. Use this tax prep checklist as a tool to save time ahead of tax filing.

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Zoe Financial

MARCH 21, 2025

Published: March 21st, 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes Written by: The Zoe Team Managing wealth involves more than just investingit requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and a long-term vision. Tax Considerations : Identifying strategies to optimize your tax situation. Optimizing tax-efficient retirement income.

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