Harness Wealth

MARCH 14, 2025

For many small tax firms, the process of collecting client tax documents can be a time-consuming and a prolonged process. The good news is that technology solutions, like Harness, can streamline document collection and transform the way tax professionals work.

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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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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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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

Freelancers and contractors may enjoy greater flexibility and independence than full-time employees, however, this autonomy brings increased tax responsibility. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers and independent contractors are responsible for managing their own tax obligations, which can be a complex process.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

As is traditional, the 2025 IRS tax filing deadline is April 15th. In this guide, well explore the 2025 tax extension process, the reasons for requesting an extension, and how a tax advisor from Harness can help you. Table of Contents What is a tax extension? Why do I need a tax extension? This is not the case.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful strategy that investors can use to reduce their taxable income. As effective as tax-loss harvesting can be, there are a number of important details that investors need to be aware of in order to implement the strategy successfully while following regulations. How does tax-loss harvesting work?

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 20, 2022

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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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

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. One of the Roth IRA’s most compelling features?

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is a state-level tax mechanism designed to sidestep the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit. Allowing a pass-through entity to pay state income taxes directly, PTET effectively shifts the tax burden from individual owners to the business itself.

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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? If not already, why not from today?

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2024

However, as appealing as these forms of compensation may be, they can result in sizable and unexpected tax bills. Along with the 83(b) election, there is a less well-known provisionthe 83(i) election that offers other tax advantages to certain types of employees. Table of Contents What is an 83(i) election?

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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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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 9, 2025

Backdoor strategies are retirement contribution methods that allow individuals to bypass income limits and contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The strategies typically involve making after-tax contributions to a traditional IRA or 401(k), then converting those funds into a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k). Complex setup process.

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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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MazumaBusinessAccounting

APRIL 25, 2021

The information below will help you learn the basics of how to pay yourself as a small business owner, but we highly recommend talking to a tax or financial expert ( we’d love to chat with you! A draw, also known as a owner’s draw refers to an owner taking funds out of the business for personal use.

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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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Carson Wealth

MARCH 26, 2024

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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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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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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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When it comes to taxes on equity compensation, there’s a lot to navigate. Traditional tax firms tend to have rigid business models that make it difficult for clients looking for one-off expert consultations or even ongoing planning services. Have a look at our services below and consider signing up for an account today.

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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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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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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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Harness Wealth

JUNE 5, 2024

“Until I found Harness, starting my own tax practice wasn’t an option that I was seriously considering.” Due to Mr. Maddox’s relationship with Harness as a tax adviser on the platform, material conflicts of interest may arise. Maddox’s relationship with Harness as a tax adviser on the platform, material conflicts of interest may arise.

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Zoe Financial

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Zoe’s Tell-All: 2023 Tax Season Published February 14th, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes Written by: The Zoe Team If you’re a golfer, you know a lot goes into the brilliant game. Similarly, filing taxes includes many steps and details everyone needs to know about. Tax planning can be overwhelming , but it doesn’t have to be.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many shell companies are often used to shield illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing. and have reported more than $5 million in gross receipts or sales on their previous year’s tax return. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2023

The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is an aspect of the US tax code designed to ensure that individuals pay a minimum amount of tax. AMT was introduced in 1969 in response to high-income Americans taking advantage of loopholes in the tax code to bring their taxable income to zero. How is AMT Calculated?

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 10, 2023

Whether you’re in venture capital, private equity, or angel investing, it’s important to understand the tax implications of your investment income. One of the unique characteristics of carried interest is that it is taxed as a capital gain rather than ordinary income. K-1 forms are reported on an individual’s tax return.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 8, 2023

Financial wellness refers to having a happy, healthy, and relatively stress-free relationship with your finances. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax planning or legal advice. We suggest that you consult with a qualified tax or legal advisor.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Pros and cons of exercising stock options in a pre-IPO window If you are new to the tax implications and basics about exercising stock options, please read this article first. Unfortunately, for those tax savings to materialize, the post-IPO stock price at sale must be considerably more than the pre-IPO valuation at exercise.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 11, 2024

As a company founder, early startup employee, or small business owner, you may find yourself in a higher tax bracket as your business grows or you realize gains from equity compensation. But that doesn’t mean you simply have to accept a higher tax bill. Here are 20 tax-efficient actions to consider when filing your taxes in 2024.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 17, 2023

If you’d like to learn more about DeFi taxes as it relates to your personal situation, contact a Harness Tax Advisor today. Overview of DeFi Use-Cases and Their Tax Implications Before diving into specific tax implications, it is essential to understand the various DeFi use cases and their potential tax consequences.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 31, 2023

The Igloo Company Pudgy Penguin #7625 – source: sothebys.com As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained mainstream popularity, it’s essential to understand the tax implications associated with these crypto assets. Table of contents Introduction to NFTs How are NFTs taxed Taxes when buying NFTs Can NFTs be taxed as collectibles?

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