MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes.

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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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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Key Takeaways: T ax Season Start: The IRS will likely begin accepting 2024 tax returns between January 15 and 31, 2025. Key Deadlines: The federal tax filing deadline (Tax Day) is April 15, 2025, with an extension deadline of October 15, 2025. Document Deadlines: Most key tax forms (W-2, 1099, etc.)

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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. As a whole, these regulations introduce significantly more complexity to the process of tax planning around retirement accounts, particularly after the death of the account's original owner.

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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

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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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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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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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. However, awareness is key, both for clients and advisors. citizens and residents.

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Tobias Financial

AUGUST 27, 2024

Significant changes are on the horizon with the upcoming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025. Income Tax Changes Understand the specific changes in income tax rates and deductions. Estate and Gift Tax Changes Learn about the implications for estate and gift tax planning.

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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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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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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

That said, for tax purposes, taking a large lump sum in year 10 should generally be avoided. More planning strategies and tax implications below. Roth 401(k)s can only bypass annual distributions if 100% of the retirement plan was in a Roth account. If there’s a mix of pre-tax and Roth funds, RMDs will apply.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Tax implications of exercising and selling stock options If you have stock options as a large part of your income, taxes are especially important. How stock options are taxed depends on the type of options you have and your sale and exercise strategy. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t need to pay taxes!

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Exercise strategy: Timing: Consider the tax implications of exercising vested options before or after the IPO, timing of sales, and tax planning opportunities. Cash flow: Depending on the type of equity you have, exercising can be challenging given tax implications and having cash to buy the stock.

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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. 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. 529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers. The Secure Act 2.0

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If eligible, you may be able to exclude up to 100% of the gain from federal taxes when you sell your shares through the capital gains tax exclusion. The potential tax savings simply cannot be understated. Using IRS Section 1202, taxpayers can sell stock potentially free of federal capital gains taxes if the requirements are met.

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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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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Lets make your 2025 marketing strategy one that delivers big results with small, intentional actions. Topics like How Market Volatility Affects Investments or Tax Planning Tips for Year-End are practical and relatable. Blogging can make you 13x more likely to achieve positive ROI.

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Brown Advisory

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It is tempting to contrast the good with the uncertainty surrounding us– the continuing pandemic, challenges to our relationship with China, supply chain disruption, fears of inflation and potential tax legislation. But, there are other considerations to keep in mind, like changes in tax exposure.

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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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Cordant Wealth Partners

AUGUST 16, 2024

Other pay : Certain employees can be eligible for “pay in lieu of redeployment” (9 weeks) and an “additional separation bonus” (8 weeks) It’s important to note that severance payouts are taxed as ordinary income in the year of payout. Tax planning for a transition out of Intel is critical.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 23, 2023

Furthermore, estate planning includes aspects such as tax minimization strategies, asset protection, and charitable giving. As you navigate the complexities of tax and financial planning for estate planning, a wealth manager or financial planner can offer invaluable assistance to optimize your financial strategy for future generations.

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Andy Panko started a taxes in retirement Facebook group. Just say, “ I was researching this company and I know that taxes have just onge up in the local area. I just wanted to come in and do a seminar about how to do tax planning in XYZ County. Or you can specialize. Devin Carroll is a social security specialist.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2024

While the final submitted text has not been released, some experts suggest that the DoL likely made few changes to its initial proposal, despite significant opposition from broker-dealers that could lead to the judicial system deciding the rule’s ultimate fate.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2024

While the final submitted text has not been released, some experts suggest that the DoL likely made few changes to its initial proposal, despite significant opposition from broker-dealers that could lead to the judicial system deciding the rule’s ultimate fate.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With Republicans appearing to have secured a sweep of the White House and both chambers of Congress, the most immediate question for many financial advisors and their clients is what impact the election results will have on the scheduled expiration of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025.

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