Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan? Let’s take a closer look at estate and gift taxes and how you can approach them with a financial planning mindset. Taxes on Giving??? Why do you have to pay taxes on money you’re giving away? After all, it’s yours!

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 23, 2023

Estate planning is a critical component of a comprehensive financial plan. It involves deciding how your assets will be distributed upon your death or incapacitation. Furthermore, estate planning includes aspects such as tax minimization strategies, asset protection, and charitable giving.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Here are the distribution rules. This article focuses on the distribution rules for non-eligible designated beneficiaries as that is most common. Which non-eligible designated beneficiaries have required minimum distributions? Now the question is: which beneficiaries are also subject to required minimum distributions?

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There are three buckets of estate planning to consider: the estate planning everyone should do, which includes will creation, the estate planning for those that want to preserve assets for beneficiaries, and estate planning for strategic tax planning. at the federal level. Get started here.

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This will allow you to bunch your donations in a single year but then distribute them over a long period of time. [1] 1] The benefit to this is that you can still gain the tax advantage of a large, itemized donation but can distribute your donations over more than just one year. [1]

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Retiring early is also even more difficult without taxable assets as you’ll need to bridge the gap before penalty-free distributions from 401(k)s or IRAs begin, perhaps to cover medical expenses. Dividends, interest, or capital gains distributions from mutual funds and ETFs received during the year are taxable annually.

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Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

Anyone who owns company stock will eventually have to decide how to distribute their assets — typically when there is a job change or retirement involved. When you transfer most assets to a taxable account, there will be income tax, but with company stock, you can take advantage of net unrealized appreciation (NUA). .

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Probate is a legal process where certain assets that were owned in the individual’s name are distributed by the probate court. The probate court will use the will to help guide their distributions and other decisions. Limiting access can provide estate tax planning benefits for some).

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MainStreet Financial Planning

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Please note that just because a beneficiary is not legally required to take a distribution this year, that doesn’t always mean they shouldn’t in fact take a distribution. Many individuals could benefit from taking a voluntary distribution in 2022 to try and avoid a larger future distribution being taxed at a higher rate later on.

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

These numbers show an opportunity for tax practices to build deeper, meaningful relationships with their clients, helping them to navigate some of life’s most challenging financial decisions. And you’ll see in our Q&A below, that tax advisors can bring estate planning into the conversation early on in a client relationship.

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Fortune Financial

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The retirement plans that can include company stock are 401(k), profit-sharing plans, stock bonuses and ESOP plans. The NUA is calculated by taking the cost basis of the employer stock in the plan and subtracting the amount from the stock’s fair market value at the time of distribution.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 28, 2023

If you earn income from various sources throughout the year, such as equity windfalls, venture capital fund distributions, crypto investments, and sales, or small business income, you will need to pay estimated quarterly taxes. Tax services provided through Harness Tax LLC.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tax Considerations Be mindful of tax implications related to your goals. Certain investments or strategies may offer tax advantages, while others could result in higher tax liabilities. Consulting with an advisor can help you optimize your financial plan along with identifying the impact of potential future tax changes.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you are expecting sudden wealth from the sale of a business or other liquidity event, then it may not make sense to do a conversion in the same tax year, but could be worth considering alongside cash allocation discussions. The example above assumes the couple does not need the full distribution from the IRA to meet lifestyle expenses.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

A financial advisor can help you estimate your life expectancy and use this information to design a portfolio that provides sufficient income for your lifetime. A financial advisor can craft tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to minimize the tax burden on your retirement income.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

With proper planning and professional advice, you can enjoy a secure and fulfilling retirement while effectively managing your healthcare costs and ensuring peace of mind for the future. Pillar 3: Tax planning Tax planning is indispensable for optimizing your retirement finances and safeguarding your wealth for the future.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tax Considerations Be mindful of tax implications related to your goals. Certain investments or strategies may offer tax advantages, while others could result in higher tax liabilities. Consulting with an advisor can help you optimize your financial plan along with identifying the impact of potential future tax changes.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The simple examples above only illustrate the state tax impact, but federal tax implications will also apply. Further, both examples ignore other sources of income, such as wages, pre-tax retirement account distributions, dividends, etc., that could increase the tax due from the surtax.

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Ballast Advisors

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Some clients opt for more aggressive gifting strategies, especially with the sunset of estate tax exemptions looming, which allows them to utilize their lifetime gift exemptions effectively. Inheritance Tax Planning Inheritance taxes, including estate and gift taxes, are pivotal in estate planning discussions.

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Fortune Financial

JUNE 2, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Many workers receive company stock as part of their compensation package or can take advantage of a company 401(k) plan, choosing from a menu of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and company stock for their investments. The remaining assets may be rolled over.

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Fortune Financial

JULY 5, 2022

Some companies offer the benefit of employees owning stock in the employer company through 401(k) plans, profit-sharing plans, stock bonuses and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP). Anyone who owns company stock will eventually have to decide how to distribute those assets when leaving the company or entering retirement.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 7, 2022

It also helped minimize the tax impact of inherited accounts. . However, the SECURE Act effectively eliminated the stretch strategy by requiring that all inherited IRAs and 401(k)s must be distributed within 10 years after the death of the owner. When done right, this can be a very valuable tax planning strategy.

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Park Place Financial

MARCH 16, 2022

FINANCIAL PLANNING 4 Areas Your Financial Planner Should Cover as a High-Net-Worth Individual Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Given the complex nature of their portfolios, HNWIs require assistance from experienced financial planners who understand their unique situations and needs.

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Park Place Financial

MARCH 10, 2022

FINANCIAL PLANNING 4 Financial Strategies to Leverage if your Portfolio is Worth Millions Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Financial planning investment strategies can be found at every corner of the Internet, but not all advice applies to every person.

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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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Fortune Financial

APRIL 11, 2024

We suggest you work with an advisor to confirm the money is being sent to the receiving financial institution and doesn’t land in your personal account first. Additionally, upon retirement, strategically withdrawing from retirement accounts can further optimize tax efficiency.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 10, 2023

It’s important to understand the tax implications of this structure, as it may impact the timing and amount of taxes owed. It’s crucial to accurately calculate the cost basis in order to report capital gains taxes correctly. Tax services provided through Harness Tax LLC.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Unfortunately, the Commonwealth also passed a ‘millionaire tax’, which adds a 4% surtax to taxable income over $1M , even for one-time sudden wealth events. To expand the tax benefits past the 10x/$10M limits, consider planning strategies such as gifting stock to family members.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 5, 2024

It’s important to note that tax advisors include three types of tax professionals : Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) Enrolled Agents (EAs) Tax Attorneys All three may offer different fee structures depending on the services offered and their firm’s unique expertise.

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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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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you’re a CPA who works with clients on more than just annual tax returns, you’re likely already providing accounting advisory services. This emerging discipline offers a wealth of opportunities for both clients and accounting firms, and focuses on providing strategic guidance and future-focused tax planning throughout the year.

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Envision Wealth Planning

JUNE 8, 2022

If those inheriting your money are in the lowest tax bracket of 10%, that may not be a concern. But, if they are in the 37% tax bracket, or would be pushed into it with the inheritance, that could make for an unpleasant surprise. Make smart use of Roth conversions.

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Zajac Group

JUNE 15, 2022

Why not make best use of your tax-planning powers when you do? At a glance, it would seem qualified dispositions are the way to go: Qualified dispositions: Proceeds are taxed at (usually lower) long-term capital gains rates. Disqualified dispositions: Proceeds are subject to various (usually higher) tax rates.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll go into all that and more, including: Vesting schedules and cliffs Alternative Minimum Tax The Post-Termination Exercise Period State residency considerations for relocation Vesting schedules and cliffs A vesting schedule is the timeline of when you will receive your stock options or grants.

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