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Tim Steffen

Tim Steffen is director of advanced planning for Baird. Follow him on Twitter @TimSteffenCPA.

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Traditional or Roth 401(k): How to choose

Deciding between a traditional and Roth 401(k) is essentially a bet on how your future income tax rates will compare to their current rate.

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Qualified charitable distributions not always the best way to give

While a QCD can provide a real tax benefit to some IRA owners, in most cases keeping the RMD and giving appreciated securities to charity will be a better tax strategy.

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Tax planning and the law of unintended consequences

Now is the time to examine the repercussions of your standardized versus customized advice.

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How advisers can help lessen the impact of the alternative minimum tax

High-earning clients likely to be caught up in the tax code's confusing alternate universe.

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Fees v. commissions: Different tax advantages

Advisers need to create a pricing model that best reflects the type of business they run and the services they provide.

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Not all loan interest is created equal

There's a lot of misunderstanding regarding the rules on deducting the interest paid on a loan.

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Use tax time to focus on retirement

This time of year is perfect for getting clients to contribute to their nest eggs and save on taxes