Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Taxes may be the biggest fee your tax-sensitive clients are paying on their investment portfolios. And neither they nor you, their advisor, may be aware of just how big that fee is.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 26, 2024

riabiz.com) Joe Duran's RIse Growth Partners just made its first (big) investment. kitces.com) The pleasures of going from investment FOMO to JOMO. (thinkadvisor.com) RIAs continue to move up market. thinkadvisor.com) M&A Creative Planning is set up to do more, bigger deals going forward.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. CPA, EA, or JD) to prepare tax returns and represent clients before the IRS, there has also been the impression that there is simply not enough time for one person to do both.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 19, 2023

advisorperspectives.com) A history of quant investing and the state of the factor zoo. indexologyblog.com) Inflation makes tax efficiency all the more important. advisorperspectives.com) Can you use alternative measures to invest across countries? Factors Timing returns factors is tempting, but difficult in practice.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Taxes are a central component of financial planning. Almost every financial planning issue – whether it is retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, or estate planning – has tax considerations, and advisors provide a great deal of value in helping clients minimize their overall tax burden.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

podcasts.apple.com) Michael Klein talks the fairness of the tax system with William G. (freakonomics.com) Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talk about the problem with the U.S. offshore wind industry with Chelsea Jean-Michel of BloombergNEF. theirrelevantinvestor.com) Mark Manson also talks with Morgan Housel.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When markets take a spill, especially when it comes to your retirement investments, it’s harder to find ways to meet your financial goals. While all these concerns are legitimate, there is a hidden benefit to selling your losing investments at a loss. What is Tax-Loss Harvesting? When is the Right Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting?

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Integrity Financial Planning

APRIL 19, 2023

More than simply IRAs and Roth investments, your advisor should see the whole picture. A major part of the picture is understanding tax-efficient investing. It’s also important to understand what your life looks like in retirement and how your investments will support that lifestyle.

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Trade Brains

JANUARY 2, 2024

Alternative Investment Fund : Are you one of those investors looking for options beyond traditional investments like mutual funds, stocks, cash, or bonds? If so, then Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) might be the right investment option for you, as these investment options can offer higher returns compared to traditional investment.

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Alpha Architect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Adding Leveraged, Long-Short Factor Strategies to Improve Tax Alpha was originally published at Alpha Architect.

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Zajac Group

OCTOBER 17, 2024

For most people, tax time can be a headache—though for earners with traditional compensation packages, it can at least be fairly predictable (W-2 wages, withheld taxes, 401(k) contribution deductions, etc.). Each taxpayer receives a copy of their K-1, which they then use to complete their own tax return.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2023

The 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act introduced a $10,000 limit on the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction that was previously available for taxpayers who itemized their deductions. Another set of considerations involves owners of businesses that operate in multiple states, which can compound the complexity of electing a PTET.

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Alpha Architect

AUGUST 5, 2024

As a result of the trading required to capture the premiums that drive factor strategies investors may face significant tax liabilities. The challenge for the portfolio manager is to incorporate tax-efficient trading practices at each rebalance to mitigate tax impacts and ultimately avoid sacrificing excess returns.

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Trade Brains

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Top 5 Tax Havens In The World : Where most of us are already annoyed by the mere thought of paying income taxes, have you ever wondered how super-rich people avoid taxes legally? They park their money in tax-haven countries where it’s easy to evade taxes. What’s a Tax Haven? Top 5 Tax Havens In The World I.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) feature useful tax advantages that make them a popular savings vehicle. One possible outcome of ‘superfunding’ an HSA, however, is that the account owner may not actually use up all of their HSA funds over their lifetime, which can have significant tax consequences. Read More.

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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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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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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 14, 2024

As April 15th approaches, taxpayers across the country are gearing up to fulfill their annual obligation – filing taxes. Whether you’ve already submitted your returns or are yet to tackle the paperwork, now is the perfect time for a tax check-up. Other Resources Should I do my own taxes?

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Along those lines, here are in chronological order, the thinkers who have helped shape how I view the world view, including how I philosophically think about the economy, markets, and investing. 10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy 1. Being right may be a necessary condition for investment success, but it won’t be sufficient.

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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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Truemind Capital

AUGUST 2, 2024

Here is what we are doing to efficiently manage investments after accounting for the budget changes. The Positive impacts : – Investments in Gold funds qualify for LTCG (Long Term Capital Gain) at 12.5% – International investments through mutual funds also qualify for LTCG at 12.5% after 2 years of holding.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 13, 2022

During market downturns, tax-loss harvesting is often considered a ‘silver lining’ to an otherwise undesirable situation. If the investor is taxed on future gains at a lower rate than losses harvested today, the resulting ‘tax bracket arbitrage’ can create a net tax benefit.

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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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Validea

MAY 26, 2023

Utilizing software developed by Wealthfront, the firm where he is Chief Investment Officer, Malkiel reaps losses from portfolios throughout the year in order to sow capital gains for other investments, keeping portfolios balanced with a mix of assets and risks.

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Advisor Perspectives

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Most investors are aware of certain taxes on their investments, such as on dividends, interest and capital gains. But those are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Validea

JUNE 1, 2023

Utilizing software developed by Wealthfront, the firm where he is Chief Investment Officer, Malkiel reaps losses from portfolios throughout the year in order to sow capital gains for other investments, keeping portfolios balanced with a mix of assets and risks.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The post Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques In our last piece, we introduced some of the tools of the tax-planning trade. In other words, your tax-planning techniques matter at least as much as the tools.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The post Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques. In our last piece, we introduced some of the tools of the tax-planning trade. In other words, your tax-planning techniques matter at least as much as the tools.

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Alpha Architect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Ignoring the impact of taxes on the returns of taxable accounts is one of the biggest mistakes that can be made. After-Tax Performance of Actively Managed Funds was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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Nationwide Financial

APRIL 20, 2023

Tax season is here! For many of us, that means a tax refund. But what about investing that money to potentially set yourself up for more success in the future? That can be a great option for your clients who are deciding what to do with their tax return. Immediate gratification can be hard to resist.

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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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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 19, 2023

A major decision in retirement planning is whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions. Pre-tax contributions go into your retirement account with money that has not been taxed, and then taxes will be paid when the funds are withdrawn in retirement.

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Truemind Capital

JULY 8, 2024

🔊 Play Audio Have you heard of the Income Tax Saving Festival in India? Well, usually it starts in the last quarter of the financial year (Jan-Mar) when many employees scurry to provide investment proof to save tax outgo. If not already, why not from today?

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s more on what a SEP IRA is, tax benefits, contribution limits, and important deadlines. This type of account allows eligible business owners to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA for their benefit as well as eligible employees. What is a SEP IRA? New Roth SEP IRA: The Secure Act 2.0

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 17, 2023

How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. There are also Roth 401(k)s that have a similar tax treatment but are subject to some different rules.

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Wealthfront

JULY 28, 2022

Taxes often signal good news for investors: they’re usually a sign you’re making money. At the same time, taxes can also eat into your returns and reduce the amount of earnings that you get to keep. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do as an investor to lower your tax bill and invest more tax-efficiently. […].

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