Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

Even if a client believes they would not be subject to estate or gift tax under current law, you may want to re-examine the value of their assets to determine whether they exceed a lower exemption amount. Tax season has begun, and it’s not too early to think about planning for the 2023 tax year.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 29, 2023

Below are some insights from Richard Morris, Executive Vice President and Director of Tax Services, and Alex Seleznev, Senior Investment Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of MBI, LLC. And depending on your specific tax situation, you may be paying between 15% and 20% or even more in capital gain taxes.

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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. However, stock compensation, large bonuses, commissions, etc.,

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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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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. Employee matters.

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Zoe Financial

MAY 16, 2023

Qualified withdrawals from a 529 plan are tax-free at the federal level, and some states also offer tax breaks to their residents. It’s important to evaluate the federal and state tax consequences of plan withdrawals and contributions before you invest in a 529 plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Tax-loss harvesting – i.e., selling investments at a loss to capture a tax deduction while re-investing the proceeds to maintain market exposure – is a popular strategy for financial advisors to increase their clients’ after-tax investment returns. With these three tools (i.e.,

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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. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Not only was the stock market fairly volatile, but there were also atypical tax regulation changes. Tax-loss harvesting. Paying taxes on investment gains can be a financial burden, but tax loss harvesting can reduce your bill. You can claim as much capital loss as your realized capital gain plus $3,000.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Key Takeaways: The Harness Marketplace allows your tax firm to be paired with high-value tax clients whose unique needs align with your expertise. The Harness Marketplace attracts employees, founders, and investors in tech, healthcare, management consulting, and other high-earning industries who need help managing complex tax needs.

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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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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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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director of Tax Planning It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s and mortgage statements have been to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season. Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front. Although Congress isn’t done yet! More on that later.)

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Tax implications of exercising and selling stock options If you have stock options as a large part of your income, taxes are especially important. How stock options are taxed depends on the type of options you have and your sale and exercise strategy. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t need to pay taxes!

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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. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.

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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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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. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Tobias Financial

JULY 5, 2024

In a recent CNBC article, our Wealth Advisor, Catalina Franco-Cicero, MS, CFP®, CTS , was quoted on the topic of tax strategies during periods of unemployment. However, a period of lower income in 2024 could present valuable tax planning opportunities.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Income shifting (also known as income splitting) may be defined as dividing income in a way that lowers overall taxes. When using these methods to shift income to a child, it’s always important to bear in mind the kiddie tax. Timing the receipt of your income can also help you lower your taxes.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 24, 2023

However, it is important to keep in mind that different states and territories have varying tax laws and some may be more favorable than others. So before you set off on your big move, consider the specific tax implications of doing so. Who knows, you might even find a more tax-friendly destination along the way.

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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. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Harness Wealth

JULY 29, 2024

In this guest post, Harness Tax Advisory Council member, Griffin Bridgers, J.D., covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. No Step-Up in Basis for Grantor Trust Assets Grantor trusts serve as an effective tool in estate planning.

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Ballast Advisors

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Navigating the complexities of estate planning can often feel like charting through uncharted waters, especially when it comes to handling assets, taxes, and ensuring one’s legacy is preserved according to their wishes. However, there are nuances to consider.

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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 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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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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Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

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). . However, the tax deferral benefit comes at a cost tradeoff. Almost every dollar distributed from a pretax retirement account will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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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?” This can result in additional tax owed, plus penalties and interest.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this guide, we explore the four main types of tax professionals and the benefits of working with a tax advisor to help navigate challenging tax scenarios. We’ll dive into what a tax advisor does, and help you make an informed decision about which type of tax professional is right for you.

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Integrity Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With the new year in full swing, tax season is just around the corner. Filing federal income taxes can be a long and complicated process, and mistakes are bound to happen here and there. As many of us know, these small mistakes can cost you big in tax returns and penalties. Is the Standard Deduction Right for You?

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 12, 2023

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to consider tax optimization strategies to minimize your tax liabilities. Here are three key ways to optimize taxes in retirement, based on information from sources published between 2022 and 2023.

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Using a strategy called tax-loss harvesting, you can earn capital gains tax credits on your investment losses. What is Tax-Loss Harvesting? It’s crucial to know that tax-loss harvesting only defers your capital gains taxes; it does not eliminate them. When is the Right Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting?

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This means your company automatically sells a portion of your vested shares to cover the taxes you owe. If your company completes a sell-to-cover through a “forced sale” at a brokerage, the sale of those shares will be recorded on a 1099-B form which you will report on your tax return. So, how do you report this on your taxes?

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