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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 16-17, 2024)

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The study also looked at what “high performing” firms are doing differently than their peers, finding that these firms have a higher close rate on referred prospects, were better able to maintain pricing discipline, and had significantly lower expenses as a percentage of firm revenue.

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Tax related products and services provided through Harness Tax LLC.

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Sabbatical Financial Planning: Taking Extended Time Off Without Derailing The Career Or Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

A sabbatical refers to a period of time in which someone takes an extended, planned break from work prior to retirement, often as an opportunity to focus on their wellbeing and/or to gain valuable perspectives of life outside of work.

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The Hidden Costs of Manual Tax Document Collection—And How to Fix It

Harness Wealth

The hours spent managing administrative tasks , following up on missing paperwork, and ensuring compliance take away from time that could be spent on higher-value tax planning services. From a business perspective, automation enables tax firms to grow without adding more staff.

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The Ultimate Guide to Taxes on Secondaries

Harness Wealth

State and local taxes Secondary funds and their investors may face various state and local taxes, including income tax, franchise tax, and property tax. These taxes can vary significantly depending on the location of the fund, its investors, and its investments. FIRPTA planning using a U.S.

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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know

Carson Wealth

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. For more information, refer to [link]. After 2024, new entities will have 30 days to file the report.

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The Best Way to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

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A draw, also known as a owner’s draw refers to an owner taking funds out of the business for personal use. The benefit to the salary option is that tax withholdings and benefit payments come out of your gross pay automatically, whereas with a draw they don’t. A salary is a fixed amount being taken out each pay period.