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SECURE Act 2.0: Later RMDs, 529-to-Roth-Rollovers, And Other Tax Planning Opportunities

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, brought a wide range of changes to the retirement planning landscape, from the death of the ‘stretch’ IRA to raising the age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to 72. In addition, SECURE 2.0

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Adviser links: a positive experience

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

(citywire.com) Creative Planning is expanding its reach in the retirement plan space. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide. citywire.com) Choreo is buying the wealth management business of BDO USA. investmentnews.com) M&A The RIA model continues to take share.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. Asset diversification is an essential component of effective tax planning.

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Retirement Planning Tips for Women

Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. Consider early retirement tax planning.

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The Most Tax-Friendly States For Retirees: How To Compare State Income Tax Options For Retiring Clients

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a result, the list of states where a typical (or even higher-income) retiree would pay very little or even zero tax might be much larger than what might be assumed based on the top marginal rates alone. Every state in the U.S.,

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Adviser links: the RMD mentality

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 5, 2024

kitces.com) Taxes Following the RMD rules for inherited IRAs may not be optimal. investmentnews.com) On the importance of tax planning in the first few years of retirement. papers.ssrn.com) Four steps to create a digital estate plan. alphaarchitect.com) Charitable giving A (big) primer on charitable giving.

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#FA Success Ep 297: From $0 To $70M In 2 Years By Leveraging Facebook Groups To Share Authentic Expertise, With Andy Panko

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Using A Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust (T-CRUT) To Give Twice To Both Loved Ones And Charitable Organizations

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges.

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The Best Of Weekend Reading 2023: Top 25 Articles You Might Have Missed

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And as 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight 25 of the most popular and insightful articles that were featured throughout the year (that you might have missed!).

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8 Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Owners

Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Develop a risk management plan to implement strategies that minimize or eliminate risks, and protect your business with appropriate insurance coverage, such as liability, property and business interruption insurance. Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management.

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Effective Implementation Of A Backdoor Roth Strategy: Detailed Nuances, IRS Form 8606 (And When It’s Even Worth Doing)

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Part of this value is understanding the detailed nuances that make a strategy effective and implementing it correctly, avoiding issues with the IRS down the line.

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Tax Planning for the Future

Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why does tax planning matter for your retirement plan? Brian talks through the difference it can make and why you should pay attention to it now as a part of your financial plan. When it comes to taxes, should you use the same person that files taxes to do tax planning and retirement planning for you?

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Wealth.com Raises $30M To Provide Estate Documents To Advisors’ Clients (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – October 2024)

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that digital estate planning platform Wealth.com has raised a whopping $30 million in Series A funding, following on the heels of Vanilla's follow-on $20M capital round just a few months ago – which on the one hand reflects the anticipated enthusiasm for solutions that can help advisors efficiently (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 2–3)

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent study suggests that while a majority of financial advisory clients surveyed have only had 1 advisor, deteriorating client service is a key risk factor that could sway certain clients to leave for a different advisor RIA M&A activity in 2024 is poised to surpass the total number of deals seen in 2023, according (..)

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The Downsides of a DIY Retirement Plan

Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 15, 2023

4:06) Tax planning plays a key role in financial planning. (7:42) 7:42) Is there such thing as guaranteed income in retirement? (11:14) 15:47) Mailbag: What do we do about the taxes on selling our lake house? (18:46) (0:12) What having a pension can look like. (4:06)

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Personal, estate, and business tax planning strategies for 2023

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. Optimize retirement plan contributions The maximum allowable 401(k) contribution for 2023 is $22,500, with a $7,500 additional contribution, if the plan allows, for taxpayers who are 50 and over.

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5 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes

Carson Wealth

JUNE 28, 2023

Your retirement income plan may be sending up bubbles, too, whether around Social Security, retirement account distributions, taxes or somewhere else – and these holes need to be patched up right away. So, to help your retirement plan be more airtight, let’s look at a few of the common leaks.

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Yes, Social Security Is Taxable – But Yours Doesn’t Have to Be

Carson Wealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

As such, one of the most important retirement income resources is Social Security, which provides retirees inflation-adjusted income for life. Making the right decisions around claiming Social Security — based on your spending needs, longevity and tax planning — could mean the difference between meeting your retirement goals or not.

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Planning Details for NUA: A Tax-Saving Strategy

Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

You cannot sell the securities within the retirement plan, then move cash to a brokerage account and purchase the same shares at that point. While within a taxable brokerage account, both dividends and capital gains generally receive favorable tax treatment. This would negate the NUA benefit.

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A good time for a risk check-up

Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last year’s considerable losses and market fluctuations underscore the need for clients to assess their retirement plans to ensure it aligns with their objectives, financial situations, timelines, and attitudes toward market volatility. You can help them start the year right by conducting a retirement checkup.

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Turning After-Tax Plan Contributions Into Tax-Free Retirement Income

Advisor Perspectives

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retirement plan savers looking to mitigate the risk of higher taxes in the future may benefit from making after-tax contributions to employer plans, which may be transferred to Roth accounts. Our Bill Cass details a “mega backdoor” Roth strategy.

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Does the 4% Rule Really Work?

Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It doesn’t factor in your healthcare coverage situation, it isn’t designed to avoid the 3 strikes of tax planning , and it doesn’t account for the location and liquidity of your wealth and savings. There are many moving parts to a retirement plan that must be considered if your goal is to make the most of your savings.

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Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Ballast Advisors

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Certain tax benefits may be available if you can claim an individual as a dependent. Family tax planning. Financial investments.

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Important Retirement Options for Small Business Owners

Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 21, 2023

While setting up and maintaining a 401(k) plan can be more intricate, it allows for greater contribution limits and provides employers with increased autonomy in determining if and how they wish to contribute to employee accounts. [8] As you can see, retirement planning for a small business is a complicated issue.

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You Shouldn’t Always Delay IRA Distributions

Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

just upended retirement planning…again. The age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth retirement accounts increases to 73 in 2023, then 75 in 2033. Raising the age when withdrawals must begin is great as it gives investors more planning opportunities. The Secure Act 2.0

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The Battle of Advice: ChatGPT vs. a Financial Advisor on Retirement Planning

WiserAdvisor

JULY 27, 2023

This advanced language processing technology has also greatly impacted the financial advisory sector, prompting a critical question: Can ChatGPT replace human financial advisors in retirement planning? Personalized guidance, empathy, and a deep contextual understanding are integral to effective retirement planning.

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Identifying the four stages of transition for widows

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JULY 21, 2022

This is the time to do comprehensive financial planning: retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning and estate planning. Help her focus on immediate needs, pay bills, monitor cash flow and review her investment portfolio.

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2024 IRS Contribution Limits For IRAs, 401(k)s, and More

Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The IRS has released the 2024 contribution limits for retirement plans and other cost-of-living adjustments.

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Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome.

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Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade. Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Further, both examples ignore other sources of income, such as wages, pre-tax retirement account distributions, dividends, etc., that could increase the tax due from the surtax. Considering tax planning strategies to reduce the impact of the new MA surtax. But for others, there might be some strategies to consider.

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Retirement Tax Strategies to Consider

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.

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Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA):Maximizing Retirement Savings

Fortune Financial

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

With our deep expertise and qualifications in NUA strategies, our experts are adept at navigating the complexities of tax-efficient retirement planning. Explore the Fortune Financial advantage in transforming how you manage your retirement assets and bringing you closer to achieving your financial dreams.

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What’s a Fiduciary & Fee-Only Advisor?

Yardley Wealth Management

MAY 30, 2023

Retirement Planning: A fiduciary and fee-only advisor can help you create a retirement plan that takes into account your retirement objectives and current financial situation. Tax Planning: A fiduciary, fee-only advisor can advise on tax planning , reducing liability and maximizing returns.

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10 Common Retirement Blind Spots You’ll Want to Avoid for a Secure Future

WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Blind spots in retirement planning are those aspects that are often overlooked, either intentionally or subconsciously. From seemingly harmless low-interest debt to underestimating the emotional impact of transitioning out of the workforce, various factors can disrupt your peace of mind during your retirement years.

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Secure Act 2.0 to Bring Sweeping Changes to Retirement Rules

Darrow Wealth Management

DECEMBER 23, 2022

would permit employers to make matching contributions to an employee’s 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plan, even if the worker isn’t saving themselves. Keep in mind, matching contributions are often voluntary so it would be up to the plan as to whether to adopt this provision. The Secure Act 2.0 Other Roth changes.

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Why Your Social Security Income Might Be Taxed – And How to Plan for It!

Talon Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here’s how it breaks down for 2023-2024: If a couple’s total retirement income is between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50% of Social Security benefits could be taxable. If their income is over $44,000, up to 85% could be taxed!

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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

APRIL 25, 2024

Retirement planning: Calculate retirement needs and contribute regularly to retirement accounts. Tax Planning: Optimize tax efficiency through strategies such as retirement contributions, tax-deferred accounts, and deductions and credits.

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Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning

Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. But tax planning isn’t just for your investments. But we can weave each event into the tax-planning fabric of your financial life.

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Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning

Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning. In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. . But tax planning isn’t just for your investments. Each can translate into tax-planning challenges and opportunities: .

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Unlocking the Power of Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)

Fortune Financial

JUNE 2, 2023

In retirement, how you distribute that company stock will play a key role in determining your tax liability for its value. In the realm of investment and retirement planning, the concept of Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) holds significant importance. The remaining assets may be rolled over.