Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Advisors also can support the backdoor Roth process by communicating with clients' tax preparers about the strategy and why they are recommending it for their mutual client.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: 2 House committees this week advanced legislation that would halt implementation of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, which, combined with ongoing lawsuits, threaten to derail the regulation either before or soon after it becomes effective in late September A Federal judge has put the future of (..)

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 14, 2025

Taxpayers often find email-based requests confusing and may forget to attach all necessary documents, leading to frustrating back-and-forth communication. The hours spent managing administrative tasks , following up on missing paperwork, and ensuring compliance take away from time that could be spent on higher-value tax planning services.

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Carson Wealth

MAY 30, 2023

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes.

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Ballast Advisors

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Certain tax benefits may be available if you can claim an individual as a dependent. Family tax planning. Copyright 2022.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 14, 2025

Fairness: Promote unity by communicating the plan to heirs. Planning for Contingencies: Prepare for unforeseen circumstances, like disability or illness. Advance Healthcare Directive: Communicate healthcare preferences and designate a proxy who respects your faith-based decisions.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Personalized communication consistently delivers higher engagement and stronger client loyalty. It personalizes your communication and makes your insights more relatable, which is especially important for attracting and retaining clients in a digital-first world. Blogging can make you 13x more likely to achieve positive ROI.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 28, 2025

When you have the resources to make an impact, this type of planning helps you pinpoint what you want to accomplish for your family, community, and society. Steps to Setting Up a Philanthropy Fund Taking the proper steps in the beginning can give your charitable giving plan a solid foundation.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JULY 10, 2022

By Mike Beirne, MDRT Round the Table editor Try these ideas from the 2022 MDRT Annual Meeting speakers about referrals, communications and marketing. Both sessions aim to educate about the value and benefits of financial and tax planning, but no selling occurs. 1) Give the referral process a push.

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Zoe Financial

MAY 16, 2023

Also be aware that most states offer their own 529 plans, which may provide advantages and benefits exclusively for their residents and taxpayers. Source: Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. These other state benefits may include financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors.

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Although many investing and wealth-preservation principles apply to anyone – such as developing a tax plan, assessing a portfolio’s risk exposure, and more – there are key risks to be aware of when you have more money and more valuable assets to protect. Being Too Conservative.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The ‘millionaires’ tax will also ensnare taxpayers who exceed the $1M limit after selling a home, business, stock options, or other types of one-time events. Article is a general communication only and should not be used as the basis for making any type of tax, financial, legal, or investment decision.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2024

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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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

From quarterly estimated tax planning to equity compensation and crypto tax planning, diversifying your service offerings can not only set you apart from the competition, it can also help you significantly grow your revenue and retain clients.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

This tax benefit is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2026. Tax planning for 2026 Depending on your situation, income, and goals, your planning options will vary. As with anything in tax planning, it’s important not to let the tax-tail wag the dog.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 29, 2024

Article is for informational purposes only and should not be misinterpreted as personalized advice of any kind or a recommendation for any specific financial or tax strategy. This is a general communication should not be used as the basis for making any type of tax, financial, legal, or investment decision.

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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. By the end of the year, you already know most of the tax inputs so your CPA and financial advisor can help in developing a tax projection.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 2, 2024

To attract new clients and foster long-term relationships, tax advisors could consider adopting digital marketing strategies. It’s also an important touchpoint to introduce your tax practice’s staff to potential clients, giving you to potential build a personal relationship from the start.

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FMG

OCTOBER 6, 2022

SmartOffice — SmartOffice , the customer relationship managemen t s olution from Ebix, is a financial planning CRM that helps financial advisors tackle critical tasks like analysis, communication, and client services. . CRM systems make it easier to juggle tasks, opportunities, and communications.

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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. By the end of the year, you already know most of the tax inputs so your CPA and financial advisor can help in developing a tax projection.

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International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Investments, tax planning, retirement planning is a dynamic field. Not all clients are great communicators and you must put your curiosity to good use and understand their goals. Communication Skills. While some are natural communicators it is one skill you can pick up by putting in the hard work.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2024

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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Taxes Tax Planning Startup Valuation 52

Carson Wealth

JANUARY 25, 2023

Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director of Tax Planning Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC ® , Senior Wealth Planner It’s January, so it’s officially tax season! One of the most common client questions heard by tax preparers is, “So, what do you need from me?” The short answer to that question is often, “Everything.”

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Core components of CAS involve bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning & compliance services customized for each client. Tax Planning and Compliance With any of the above components, tax planning and compliance will be a major area of need, particularly for newer businesses.

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Challenge: Tax Firms and CPAs Struggle to Expand Client Relationships Today, there is a significant opportunity for tax practices and CPAs to expand and deepen their tax-client relationships by offering more valuable, long-term services, including comprehensive tax planning.

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Sara Grillo

JUNE 7, 2024

Several of the wealth managers had specialists in-house such as: Chief Philanthropic Advisor, Head of Tax Planning, Family Legal Counselor, Trust Officer If you can’t hire these specialists, work out an arrangement with a close third-party with this expertise. Wear a suit and present yourself conservatively.

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Workable Wealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Overpaying on taxes. Tax Planning. A proactive tax plan can save you thousands of dollars every year. You can accomplish this task in several ways like strategic charitable giving, maxing out your retirement accounts, tax-loss harvesting, and more. Communicate Your Accomplishments.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Unlike an endowment, taxes really matter. It’s a shift of mindset from the earlier days, when they were building their wealth, and we were more focused on income tax planning. What we often see is people are too late to think about estate taxes. And so the key to any good relationship is communication.

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FMG

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Since you’re based in New Jersey, how did the pandemic affect your business plan and the way you communicate with clients? What have you learned and changed about the way you communicate with clients if there have been changes? What would you say inspired the TILL Advisory site’s design theme? The Home Page.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 24, 2023

Expertise in Tax Planning & Compliance: A CPA can help you identify tax-saving opportunities and help keep your clients in compliance with tax laws, reducing the risk of costly penalties and fees. This can allow you both to work together to come up with solutions before tax season.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 16, 2023

Then we do the financial plan and tax planning around that—it’s been a lot of fun. Offer Tech That Enhances the Client Experience At Vincere, we’ve worked to create a tech-forward planning experience for Millennials with better integrations and interactive planning.

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FMG

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For example, FMG and Holistiplan held a webinar about how tax offering tax planning is a big growth opportunity for financial advisors. Why we love it: Email is used as both a method of communication and a way for financial advisors to market their business.

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Zajac Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Creating wealth that can provide financial security for generations to come is an incredible feat, and it requires careful planning, consideration, and communication among family members. And for those with equity compensation in the mix, some extra consideration is required.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 5, 2024

Preferably someone holding stock options (ISOs or NSOs) with limited understanding of the tax implications of their holdings,” Kelley explains. Onboarding tax clients with ease “Client onboarding is pretty quick with Harness. His team consists of Gabe, from the Harness Concierge team , and Francis, a senior tax associate at Harness.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If your assets are mostly pre-tax, a Roth conversion can add tax diversification while preserving tax-deferred growth and potentially tax-free withdrawals. But there are other ways to go about tax planning. The post Is Retirement a Good Time for Roth Conversions?

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 29, 2024

Article is for informational purposes only and should not be misinterpreted as personalized advice of any kind or a recommendation for any specific financial or tax strategy. This is a general communication should not be used as the basis for making any type of tax, financial, legal, or investment decision.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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