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. Part of this value is understanding the detailed nuances that make a strategy effective and implementing it correctly, avoiding issues with the IRS down the line.

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Covisum

JANUARY 9, 2023

is significant legislation signed into law on December 20, 2022, and is expected to have several impacts on retirement income planning. It contains several provisions designed to improve Americans' retirement security, including later required minimum distributions (RMDs), 529-to-Roth rollovers, and other tax planning opportunities.

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Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we begin our countdown to 2024, it is a great time to ensure your year-end tax plan is in place. Tax planning is a vital component of meeting your overall financial goals. Our team of professionals is here to assist with your financial and tax planning needs. You can access the webinar recording here.

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Planning can help optimize annual RMDs depending on your goals and cash flow needs. For example, what’s the best time of year to take required minimum distributions, how to reinvest it, or if you can avoid paying tax on RMDs. Here are some of the most common RMD questions and planning opportunities for investors.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2025

These contributions not only provide immediate tax relief but help secure longer-term financial stability during retirement. 401(k) Plans: Contribute the maximum allowable amount for 2024 : $23,000 if youre under 50, or $30,500 if youre 50 or older. Available to taxpayers aged 70.5

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Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 21, 2025

No required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the original account owner Unlike IRAs and qualified retirement plans, a Roth IRA is unique in that required minimum distributions are not required during the original account owners lifetime. A spouse may also elect to defer RMDs if they inherit the account.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have emerged as powerful tools that deliver this exact combination, providing immediate tax advantages while offering flexibility to recommend grants to qualified organizations over time. DAFs also introduce welcome simplification at tax time by consolidating multiple charitable activities under a single receipt.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Let us face ittech startups encounter a unique set of tax challenges that can make or break their financial future. The complex interplay between traditional tax regulations and the innovative nature of tech businesses demands smart planning from day one.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits are unchanged but income eligibility for tax-deductible IRA contributions and Roth IRA contributions have changed. Also updated: health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, estate and gifting limits, qualified charitable distributions and other cost-of-living adjustments.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. The stakes became higher after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated recharacterizationthe ability to reverse conversions that did not work as planned.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Cost-saving tax planning can be much more difficult to implement after your company is well-established and has reached the stage where an IPO, merger, or acquisition becomes a likely event. The first three options are pass-through entities, so profits and losses are distributed to the owners who are taxed on them.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We also get you up to speed on the tax benefits of using a DAF. If you've heard of a DAF and are curious about incorporating it into your giving and tax planning strategy, this article is for you. Key Takeaways: Contributions to a donor-advised fund reduce your tax bill in the year your contribution is made.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you about your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). As you may know, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that you take an annual distribution from your retirement accounts starting with the year in which you turn 72 years old and every year thereafter. Annual deadlines.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 29, 2023

For example, if you convert $50,000 and it grows to $100,000 in a Roth IRA over the next several years, that essentially results in $50,000 tax-free dollars. Keeping your funds in a traditional IRA only defers taxation on the full amount until the funds are distributed at some point in the future.

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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. Financial investments.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If you have time to dig into the details, here’s a primer on what you can do after maxing out a 401(k) including the tax advantages of each account type. Indirect tax benefits of a brokerage account You make contributions to a brokerage account with after-tax dollars, so there is no tax deduction.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Instead, partners (investors) are taxed directly on their share of the fund’s income, gains, losses, and deductions, regardless of whether those amounts are actually distributed. Each partner receives a Schedule K-1, which reports their share of the fund’s tax items. FIRPTA planning using a U.S.

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 21, 2025

But you might consider increasing your impact by setting up a structured , long-term philanthropic plan such as an endowment. Donations to endowment funds are tax-deductible, giving them a place in your overall financial management and tax plan. What Is an Endowment?

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 9, 2025

Backdoor Roth 401(k) $23,000 ($30,500 if 50+) Allows conversion of 401(k) funds to Roth, increasing tax diversification Required Minimum Distributions apply. It also requires an individuals 401(k) plan to allow after-tax contributions and in-service withdrawals. Complex setup process.

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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. Plan your income.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade. Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome.

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Darrow Wealth Management

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Some of the measures in the bill include increasing the required minimum distribution age, raising catch-up contribution limits, permitting some rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRAs, and expanded access to employer plans. Raise the required minimum distribution age. 529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers.

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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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Carson Wealth

JUNE 28, 2023

Your retirement income plan may be sending up bubbles, too, whether around Social Security, retirement account distributions, taxes or somewhere else – and these holes need to be patched up right away. So, to help your retirement plan be more airtight, let’s look at a few of the common leaks.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. As illustrated by the list below, there are a lot of factors that need to align for a Roth conversion to make sense in your wealth plan. The example above assumes the couple does not need the full distribution from the IRA to meet lifestyle expenses.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you are looking for opportunities to grow your business, expanding your services to clients at all stages of the financial planning lifecycle creates new opportunities for you to reach those households in search of professional advice. People in this stage may have just graduated from college and recently joined the working world.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The initial distribution of shares to your relatives would be classified as a gift, and the annual income from the gift would be taxed to the relative. You can make federal gift tax-free gifts of up to $16,000 per year per recipient under the annual gift tax exclusion. an affiliate of LPL Financial.

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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. If you gifted the full $13.61

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

They can also help you optimize your savings and investment plans, ensuring that you maximize your earning potential while minimizing risks. A financial advisor can craft tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to minimize the tax burden on your retirement income. Tax planning is not solely about federal taxes.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

MAY 31, 2024

Breathe Easier Next Tax Season with These Planning Strategies Every year, most of us smile when we see April 15th in the rearview mirror. The completion of our tax returns being filed marks the beginning of a nine month period where we don’t need to think about funny acronyms and form numbers. 401(k), 403(b) etc.)

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Only 26% of Americans have an estate plan. If you’re thinking, “But my clients are high-net-worth…many more have an estate plan.” 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.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 1, 2024

To stand out in the competitive world of financial planning, you need more than just excellent financial services or agency support. To attract and retain clients, mastering the art of financial planning marketing is crucial. This could be a specific area of expertise, personalized service, or a unique approach to financial planning.

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Brown Advisory

DECEMBER 4, 2017

2017 Year-End Planning Letter. presidential election, we have grappled with the lack of clarity regarding the details of new tax legislation. The outcome of the tax reform debate is likely to impact how we advise clients on tax planning, estate planning and a host of other topics. Mon, 12/04/2017 - 13:10.

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Covisum

MAY 17, 2022

In many cases, properly planning retirement account withdrawals alongside Social Security benefits can lower the total tax burden. However, with the rules and information surrounding the timing of Social Security benefits and taxes, painting a clear picture of what to expect can be challenging.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers. To help alleviate parents’ fears about over-funding 529 college savings accounts , the Act enables penalty-free rollovers from 529 college savings plans to Roth IRAs, with limitations: The lifetime rollover limit is $35,000. So it’s clear there may be some new planning opportunities on the horizon.

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