Harness Wealth

MARCH 14, 2025

This edition of the Tax Advisor Weekly covers key updates for financial professionals. To round things out, we provide a refresher on the most common tax return mistakes to watch for this season. Citizens, Businesses ( Martha Waggoner , The Tax Adviser) U.S. Property taxes accounted for 70.2 You can find it here.

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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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The Chicago Financial Planner

OCTOBER 21, 2021

According to Fidelity an average couple both aged 65 will spend $300,000 on medical costs in retirement. The HSA will be a separate medical savings account into which the employee or private policy holder can contribute money during the year. The money goes into the account on a pre-tax basis much like a traditional 401(k) or IRA.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 10, 2025

Tax advice is a common topic on social media platforms like TikTok. Influencers promise easy ways to secure tax deductions, simplifying complex ideas into bite-sized claims that gloss over important details in the process. Can Hiring Your Children Help You Save on Taxes? Can You Claim Your Pet as a Tax Write-Off?

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Although numerous tax-advantaged vehicles are available for retirement savings, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have particular benefits for individuals saving for retirement. Specifically, HSAs offer a "Triple Tax Benefit" that includes tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 17, 2025

Keep a journal with a timeline from the date of the fire to the present day, documenting expenses for food, shelter, clothing, medications, and transportation. Medications contact your doctor and local pharmacy if you need refills on prescriptions. When it is safe for you to return to your property, take videos and photos.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2024

District Court this week ruled that Missouri's rules that targeted investment advice based on factors other than return maximization was unconstitutional and preempted by Federal law, striking a blow against state efforts to regulate the activities of SEC-registered advisers From there, we have several articles on retirement: 7 factors that can help (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We also have a number of articles on taxes and end-of-year planning: The importance for advisors of understanding current RMD rules to ensure their clients take the proper distributions (and avoid a 50% penalty in the process!). ” to pass by the end of the year, while passage of other proposed tax measures appears to be less likely.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MAY 9, 2024

Your favorite tax expert Bill Sweet joined me on the show again this week to discuss questions about downshifting your risk as you approach retirement, the most tax-efficient way to pay for a medical procedure, when DIY investors should consider an advisor, the Rule of 55 and how to prepare for taxes in retirement.

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Integrity Financial Planning

APRIL 24, 2023

Even as tax season winds down, it’s still important that you consider tax strategy as part of your financial picture. Many couples file jointly, and while it can sometimes help save on your taxes, it isn’t always the best option in each case! Determine if you can file jointly. 1] Consider your deductions and credits.

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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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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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Advisor Perspectives

AUGUST 29, 2024

They are a more tax-efficient means of investing, withdrawing money to cover large healthcare expenses, or simply preparing for higher medical costs in one’s later years. HSAs are increasingly coming into use.

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Fortune Financial

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The clock is ticking for taxpayers who wish to minimize the taxes they will owe in the spring. The IRS does not tax what you divert directly from your paycheck into your retirement or health savings accounts. A Roth conversion will lower the Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from tax-deferred accounts.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Large asset managers offering hybrid digital-human advice services are eating into the market share of purely human advisors, signaling that a smaller firm's ability to offer a differentiated value proposition could be a key to success in the coming years A recent study indicates that tech-forward advisory firms not (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 8, 2024

is the projected future direction of medical care, where, instead of taking a reactive approach to disease and illness, healthcare practitioners instead invest more energy focusing on preventing illness and maintaining good health in the first place through more personalized plans for patients. Specifically, Financial Advice 3.0

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

While everyone has different financial goals and objectives, one smart strategy can be to reap the benefits of tax-advantaged accounts to help mitigate your tax burden, whether for today or down the road. What Are Tax-Advantaged Accounts? . There are two types of tax-advantaged accounts: . Tax-Deferred Accounts .

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Types of Powers of Attorney When appointing a POA, you have three basic options: medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and general power of attorney. A medical POA can help ensure that healthcare decisions are based on your choices and preferences, even if you cant communicate them yourself. File taxes on your behalf.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Whether you’re new to HSAs or looking to optimize your existing one, this guide will break down everything you need to know about these tax-advantaged accounts. The funds can be used for qualifying medical costs like doctor visits, prescription medications, dental care, and vision services. What is an HSA?

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Taxes One of the biggest financial considerations for Americans retiring abroad is understanding how taxes will work. is one of the few countries that taxes its citizens on worldwide income, regardless of where they reside. tax return every year. To avoid double taxation — paying taxes both in the U.S.

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Carson Wealth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Part B (Medical Insurance): Covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services. Consider your medical history and any ongoing conditions. What type of medical services do I anticipate needing in the future? These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D.

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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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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, they could make most of their charitable contributions and medical expenditures in a year they plan to itemize. 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.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JUNE 4, 2023

If you meet someone and tell them you’re a financial advisor who works with medical professionals to help them avoid taxes in retirement, you’re engaging in direct marketing. You’re talking about your brand to someone who doesn’t know it.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Investment planning also plays a crucial role in tax optimization, enabling you to minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax returns. Additionally, tax-loss harvesting, and other tax-optimization strategies can further improve the tax efficiency of your investment portfolio, thereby enhancing overall returns.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

If you’re retiring after age 65, you may qualify for Medicare—government-sponsored healthcare coverage available to those who have paid FICA taxes during their working years. If you’re retiring before age 65, you may be able to continue your employer’s medical coverage through COBRA for up to 18 months after retirement.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While these can be avoided, there is another cash outflow that can considerably lower your savings and returns and is also hard to avoid – tax. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. Tax evasion is a crime, and missing tax payments can lead to legal hassles that can be hard to get out of.

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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

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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MazumaBusinessAccounting

MAY 31, 2022

Remember, the IRS recommends keeping tax-related documents for at least six years. Documents such as tax returns, receipts, bank statements, or pay stubs can also be kept in a safe deposit box or simply a locked file at home. This will be helpful if you claim a loss or a bad debt deduction. Why should you keep some items permanently?

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Zajac Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

One of the most important aspects of developing a thorough estate plan is tax planning, as this has the potential to diminish the impact of your gifts and your loved ones’ inheritances. Let’s take a look at the tax impact and other considerations of each. million before triggering federal estate taxes).

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Integrity Financial Planning

MAY 24, 2023

Are you prone to making these major mistakes when it comes to taxes and overpaying? You have to be looking at your income and looking at your deductions and strategize in order to avoid major tax mistakes. One of the keys to cutting taxes is timing. 0:12) Pay attention to what you’re going to pay in taxes. (4:28)

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Structuring your giving carefully can help lower your tax bill and maximize the impact of your gifts. Causes can be humanitarian, scientific, medical, literary, artistic, historical, environmental, educational, tech-oriented, etc. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has an estate and gift tax exemption of $13.61

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Carson Wealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It varies, depending upon your total income from the 2 nd prior tax year (2022 Income for 2024 Part B premiums). Is medical underwriting required to qualify for a Medigap policy? No, during the initial enrollment period for Medicare Part B, medical underwriting is not required to qualify for coverage.

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Consider early retirement tax planning. Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs provide the advantage of tax-deferred growth, saving you significant amounts of money in taxes over the long term. Also, consider a Roth IRA, which doesn’t offer tax-deferred growth but does allow for tax-free withdrawals after retirement.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MAY 12, 2023

1] Home health covers things such as: Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech therapy Skilled nursing services Medication management Medical social work services Home health services must be ordered by your doctor because they are all medical services. 5] Now what?

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