Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Tax planning serves as the cornerstone of the entire acquisition deal, extending far beyond a simple checkbox. Every element, from structure to price negotiations, hinges on understanding tax implications for all parties involved. Get it right, and you will have set yourself up for a smooth transition and maximized returns.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

As dynamic as the secondary market may be, secondaries come with complex tax implications that can significantly impact returns if not properly managed. What are the tax implications of secondary transactions? What are the tax challenges in secondary transactions? What tax strategies optimize secondary investments?

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eMoney Advisor

APRIL 11, 2023

Financial planning and tax planning go hand in hand. Including tax planning as part of your service provides clients a comprehensive view of their finances and helps them achieve their financial goals. Start with Document Sharing The first step is to ask your clients to share their tax documents with you.

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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? This is not the case.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

Freelancers and contractors may enjoy greater flexibility and independence than full-time employees, however, this autonomy brings increased tax responsibility. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers and independent contractors are responsible for managing their own tax obligations, which can be a complex process.

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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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XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

MIN READ Admit it: Do you have a shoebox full of “important” papers that you *think* might be needed for your taxes? Preparing” for tax preparation can be daunting. The sheer volume of documents (with weird combinations of letters and numbers) is enough to make anyone stress! Do you know what’s in there? The kitchen counter?

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Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management. Proper tax planning can save your business money and ensure compliance with regulations. More importantly, be prepared to pay the proper taxes throughout the year.

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Integrity Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Tax season is fast approaching, so you may find yourself with some important tax questions. This article will cover some of the pitfalls of this process to make sure that you get the most out of your taxes this year. It’s best to be patient and ensure that you have all the documents that you need for submitting your taxes. [1]

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. One of the Roth IRA’s most compelling features?

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XY Planning Network

JANUARY 23, 2023

3 MIN READ Are taxes too taxing? No one likes taxes. Even though I do taxes for a living, I’ll be the first to admit it’s not always easy or simple. Taxes are a hassle at least and a complete nightmare at worst. While not everyone avoids taxes, there are a significant number of people who do.

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Carson Wealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

And while the holidays are traditionally a time to reflect on our blessings and help those less fortunate than ourselves, there’s another factor influencing the timing of these donations — and that’s the goal of minimizing a tax bill. Three Tax-Advantaged Donation Strategies to Consider. Create a donor-advised fund (DAF).

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many shell companies are often used to shield illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing. and have reported more than $5 million in gross receipts or sales on their previous year’s tax return. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is a state-level tax mechanism designed to sidestep the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit. Allowing a pass-through entity to pay state income taxes directly, PTET effectively shifts the tax burden from individual owners to the business itself.

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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 30, 2024

However, as appealing as these forms of compensation may be, they can result in sizable and unexpected tax bills. Along with the 83(b) election, there is a less well-known provisionthe 83(i) election that offers other tax advantages to certain types of employees. Table of Contents What is an 83(i) election?

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 9, 2025

Backdoor strategies are retirement contribution methods that allow individuals to bypass income limits and contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The strategies typically involve making after-tax contributions to a traditional IRA or 401(k), then converting those funds into a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k). Complex setup process.

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 26, 2024

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director,Tax Planning LLCs can provide legal protections and a level of anonymity, either or both of which can be beneficial for business owners, investors, and others with valid intentions. From the business : Legal business name and all DBA names Physical address (not a P.O.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JULY 21, 2022

This is the time to do comprehensive financial planning: retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning and estate planning. You can help her make those large purchases and housing decisions that she put off during the grief stage.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The rise of remote work and digital nomadism has made FEIE a common tax minimization strategy for Americans living abroad. What is the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)? Financial and lifestyle considerations of living abroad The importance of professional tax advice for expats FAQs about the FEIE What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When it comes to taxes on equity compensation, there’s a lot to navigate. Traditional tax firms tend to have rigid business models that make it difficult for clients looking for one-off expert consultations or even ongoing planning services. Have a look at our services below and consider signing up for an account today.

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Zoe Financial

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Zoe’s Tell-All: 2023 Tax Season Published February 14th, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes Written by: The Zoe Team If you’re a golfer, you know a lot goes into the brilliant game. Similarly, filing taxes includes many steps and details everyone needs to know about. Tax planning can be overwhelming , but it doesn’t have to be.

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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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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways: Too many tax practices are bogged down in commoditized administrative tasks and compliance work, making it challenging to cross-sell services to expand client relationships. Take an inventory of how your practice spends time Reflect on how your own tax practice spends the bulk of its time.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 10, 2023

Whether you’re in venture capital, private equity, or angel investing, it’s important to understand the tax implications of your investment income. One of the unique characteristics of carried interest is that it is taxed as a capital gain rather than ordinary income. K-1 forms are reported on an individual’s tax return.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 5, 2024

“Until I found Harness, starting my own tax practice wasn’t an option that I was seriously considering.” Due to Mr. Maddox’s relationship with Harness as a tax adviser on the platform, material conflicts of interest may arise. Maddox’s relationship with Harness as a tax adviser on the platform, material conflicts of interest may arise.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 5, 2024

Tax advisors, and other tax professionals , offer services from preparing and filing annual tax returns to comprehensive tax strategies that help minimize taxes and preserve wealth over time. In this guide, we’ll explore the average fees of tax advisors in the US for 2024.

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Inside Information

JANUARY 31, 2025

Depending on a firms tech strategy, she wrote, advisors may have to log in to the CRM, custodian, portfolio accounting, planning software, tax planning software, estate planning software, social security maximizer software, etc.,

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

JULY 15, 2021

Strategizing around how to pay yourself, your taxes, and other expenses. While there is a lot we could cover on the topic of business planning, for today we are going to focus on 3 important financial elements. Tax Planning. Calculating tax rates can be tricky for small business owners. Maximize Your Tax Benefits.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We recently connected with Michael Paley, Chief Operating Officer of Klingman & Associates , for a Q&A on how tax advisors can collaborate with wealth managers to better serve clients. Q: How can tax advisors align with the work of wealth advisors? Unlike an endowment, taxes really matter.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Filing taxes for the first time as a new limited liability company (LLC) owner can feel overwhelming. Between understanding your tax obligations, gathering the required documentation, and making the right deductions, the process may seem daunting. As a result, the LLC does not file a separate business tax return.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

We’re here to help guide you through your crypto taxes so you can focus on building, investing and trading. In the United States all profits made from the purchases and sales of crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and NFTs are subject to capital gains taxes (including airdrops).

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 17, 2023

If you’d like to learn more about DeFi taxes as it relates to your personal situation, contact a Harness Tax Advisor today. Overview of DeFi Use-Cases and Their Tax Implications Before diving into specific tax implications, it is essential to understand the various DeFi use cases and their potential tax consequences.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 31, 2023

The Igloo Company Pudgy Penguin #7625 – source: sothebys.com As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained mainstream popularity, it’s essential to understand the tax implications associated with these crypto assets. Table of contents Introduction to NFTs How are NFTs taxed Taxes when buying NFTs Can NFTs be taxed as collectibles?

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As the tax industry continues to evolve , the prospect of becoming a solo CPA, or establishing a small tax firm, can be increasingly appealing. In addition, large tax firms have a hierarchical structure that leads to incredible competition, especially as you work towards the partner tier.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 26, 2022

No-one loves paying taxes. Did you know you can buy crypto through an IRA and receive the same tax benefits? Just like with other assets, if you buy crypto through an IRA, the tax will be paid at your income tax rate at retirement. You can see the crypto advisor tax webinar replay here. Manage your timing.

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Darrow Wealth Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

Your business advisory team may consist of: a business broker or M&A advisor, accounting and tax advisors, and transaction/M&A attorney. On the personal side, your financial advisor , estate planning attorney, and CPA/tax advisor should be involved throughout the process. You may need audited financial statements.

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