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Saturday links: being present

Abnormal Returns

nytimes.com) Sports DraftKings ($DKNG) is planning a surcharge in high tax states. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Lawrence Yeo, "Being present is in understanding this tired nature of thought, and silencing it altogether." (spyglass.org) Cheaters How biking officials hunt for hidden motors. to find a gymnastics program.

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Automated Tax-Loss Harvesting Technology: Is The Value Overstated?

Nerd's Eye View

In recent years, numerous software solutions have sprung up that aim to automate the process of tax-loss harvesting. But what the providers of automated tax-loss harvesting often don’t mention is that the actual value of tax-loss harvesting depends highly on an individual’s own tax circumstances.

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Tax Advice Restrictions For Financial Advisors: How To Offer Tax Planning And Remain In Compliance

Nerd's Eye View

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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Pass-Through Entity Taxes: Mechanics, Considerations, And Planning Opportunities For Navigating SALT Cap Workarounds

Nerd's Eye View

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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Maximizing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Tax Benefits With Adult Children Under Age 26

Nerd's Eye View

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of the most popular savings vehicles because of their triple-tax advantage: account owners can take an above-the-line tax deduction for eligible contributions, growth in the account is tax-deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free if they are used for qualified healthcare expenses.

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Tax-Loss Harvesting Best Practices (And How To Scale It Across A Client Base)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Sunset of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

Tobias Financial

Significant changes are on the horizon with the upcoming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025. The anticipated sunset of some important provisions presents a great opportunity to start discussing steps we can take to prepare. Income Tax Changes Understand the specific changes in income tax rates and deductions.

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