Wealth Management

MARCH 18, 2025

The most pressing tax law developments of the past month.

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Taxes 198

Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Also note that the sharp decline in 2010 was related to the housing tax credit policy in 2009 - and was just a continuation of the housing bust. The dashed line is the January 2025 seasonally adjusted annual sales rate (SAAR). from 510 thousand SAAR in January 2025. I ignored that downturn as a pandemic distortion.

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Sales Investing Investments Taxes 309

Calculated Risk

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With the release of the CPI report this morning, we now know the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), and the contribution base for 2025. Percent Benefit Increase for 2025 Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 percent in 2025 , the Social Security Administration announced today.

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Retirement Taxes 289

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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Wealth Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024 election will play an essential role in determining what is and isn’t on the table for potential 2025 tax reforms.

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Taxes 296

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Sports betting on Super Bowl LIX (2025) was estimated at more than $1.5 Evidence from a Field Experiment by Matthew Brown* Nick Grasley Mariana Guido Stanford University January 23, 2025 Sports Bettors Are a Lot More Confident Than They Should Be By Nick Fortuna Wall Street Journal, Feb. billion — a 15% increase compared to 2024.

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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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Harness Wealth

MARCH 14, 2025

This edition of the Tax Advisor Weekly covers key updates for financial professionals. To round things out, we provide a refresher on the most common tax return mistakes to watch for this season. Citizens, Businesses ( Martha Waggoner , The Tax Adviser) U.S. Property taxes accounted for 70.2 You can find it here.

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Taxes Accounting Government Medical 59

Harness Wealth

MARCH 21, 2025

This weeks Tax Advisor Weekly covers key updates for financial professionals. We also highlight a report on unruly crowds at IRS tax assistance events last year. OBannon , CPA Practice Advisor) Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Did you miss last weeks edition? You can find it here. You can find it here.

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Taxes Accounting Government Consulting 52

Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The most pressing tax law developments of the past month.

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Taxes 194

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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Taxes Medical Consulting Education 98

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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Taxes Retirement Financial Advisor Retirement Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) was passed in 2017, few households have been subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), which TCJA restructured so that it applied mainly to a select number of upper-income households.

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Taxes Clients Planning Numbers 246

MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 17, 2025

Tax Return Deadlines and Info: In response to the recent wildfires, CDTFA has extended the January 31 sales and use tax filing deadline for Los Angeles County taxpayers until April 30, 2025. See the State of Emergency Tax Relief page for more information and a list of all tax programs covered by this relief.

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Medical Insurance Taxes Financial Planning 98

Your Richest Life

MARCH 12, 2025

The tax deadline is next month, and if youre like most Americans, you are still preparing to file. Standard and Itemized Deduction for filing 2024 Taxes For the 2024 tax year, the standard deduction increased to $29,200 for married filing jointly, $14,600 for single filers and married filing separately, and $21,900 for heads of household.

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Taxes Fee Only Electronics CFP 52

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Welcome to the February 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Insurance Financial Advisor Taxes Tax Planning 130

Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

As is traditional, the 2025 IRS tax filing deadline is April 15th. In this guide, well explore the 2025 tax extension process, the reasons for requesting an extension, and how a tax advisor from Harness can help you. Table of Contents What is a tax extension? Why do I need a tax extension?

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Taxes Tax Planning Consulting Electronics 52

Wealth Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Heading toward Election Day, four congressional committee leaders offer clues about their priorities.

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Taxes 284

Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Every year brings changes in tax rules, and 2025 is no exception. Staying informed about these tax updates isn’t just about being prepared for tax seasonit’s about making smart money moves all year long. For married couples, this means more of your income will be taxed at lower rates.

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Taxes Retirement Tax Planning Planning 59

Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025! For 2025, the IRS has increased contribution limitsdont miss out. Optimize Tax Strategies Its not what you makeits what you keep. Meet with your tax advisor to discuss harvesting tax losses, Roth conversions, and charitable contributions that might save you money.

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Budgeting Financial Planning Estate Planning Planning 86

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 25, 2024

podcast.moneywithkatie.com) Peter Lazaroff on how tax projections work. peterlazaroff.com) Housing Taxes and insurance are creeping up as a percentage of total home ownership costs. theretirementmanifesto.com) What's changing for retirement in 2025. wsj.com) Owning a home isn't for everyone.

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Financial Advice Retirement Taxes Insurance 147

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. Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Michael Batnick about lessons learned from the stock market in 2024. wsj.com) Portfolio simplicity keeps paying off.

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Taxes Retirement Banking Portfolio 162

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, advisors are putting an increasing share of client assets into model portfolios, allowing for customization and time savings that advisors appear to be using to provide more comprehensive planning services RIA M&A deal volume saw an annual record in 2024 as a lower cost of capital, (..)

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Financial Planner Insurance Coverage Insurance Valuation 246

Wealth Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

What the updates to the Gift Tax Annual Exclusion, Unified Credit Amount and GST Tax Exemption may mean for clients.

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Taxes Clients 249

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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Taxes Tax Planning Distribution Planning 98

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2024

Targeting wealthy individuals could gain traction regardless of the party in power.

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Taxes 263

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

John Thune favors pro-growth policies.

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Taxes 236

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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Estate Planning Budgeting Taxes Insurance 85

Wealth Management

APRIL 10, 2024

The program has attracted significant inflows from individual investors looking for tax benefits. A contentious Congress might jeopardize its extension.

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Taxes 269

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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Taxes Distribution Retirement Retirement Planning 95

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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Taxes Medical Distribution Tax Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2023

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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Taxes Planning Tax Planning Numbers 246

Wealth Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Tax policies and legislation the new administration may support.

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Taxes 243

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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Tax Planning Taxes Planning Estate Planning 52

Wealth Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

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Taxes 232

Wealth Management

JULY 16, 2024

Sara Barba and Sandra Swirski look at philanthropy’s fate for 2025.

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Taxes 225

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 17, 2024

million estate tax threshold or for whom inclusion of the insurance proceeds would bump them over the threshold. And with the threshold scheduled to be reduced by 50% when the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act expires after 2025, many more business owners stand to be impacted by the Connelly decision in the near future. Read More.

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