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Social Security offices to remain closed indefinitely
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 23, 2021
Social Security offices to remain closed indefinitely

The agency has not set a reentry date for in-person appointments, although some executives have returned to their offices as of December.

By Mary Beth Franklin
2022 outlook for Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
2022 outlook for Social Security

There's good and bad news on the horizon, including the biggest annual cost-of-living increase in 40 years, but also an offsetting rise in Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Some Social Security checks to decline in 2022 due to IRMAA
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2021
Some Social Security checks to decline in 2022 due to IRMAA

Medicare high-income surcharges combined with higher Medicare premiums will take a bigger chunk of retirement benefits in the new year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Gensler sets fast pace, expansive policies at SEC with Democrats in control
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2021
Gensler sets fast pace, expansive policies at SEC with Democrats in control

The legislative highlight of the year was Democrats raising fewer taxes on the wealthy than anticipated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Navigating the uncertainty around tax changes
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2021
Navigating the uncertainty around tax changes

Many advisers are telling clients to wait until the smoke clears on Capitol Hill before making major tax planning decisions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Most Americans prefer making charitable donations over gifts for themselves
RETIREMENT TAX NOV 30, 2021
Most Americans prefer making charitable donations over gifts for themselves

The Fidelity Charitable poll confirmed an upward trajectory in giving, while Vanguard Charitable updated a web tool that helps investors target donations toward homelessness and hunger.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Demand for Social Security advice increases
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2021
Demand for Social Security advice increases

The pandemic is boosting retirement among baby boomers, as well as their questions about when to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What’s the Best Way to Maximize the Tax Benefits of Charitable Giving?
RETIREMENT TAX NOV 30, 2021
What’s the Best Way to Maximize the Tax Benefits of Charitable Giving?

Is it better to donate cash or stock to charity? Learn about the after-tax benefits of both methods of charitable giving—plus a third option you may not have heard of before.

By Parametric
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 24, 2021
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich

Joint Committee on Taxation data show that while millionaires collectively would pay a higher tax rate under the Build Back Better Act passed by the House, those earning at least $1 million would collectively pay $46.8 billion less in taxes.

By Bloomberg
SALT cap boost in House bill likely to see changes by Senate
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2021
SALT cap boost in House bill likely to see changes by Senate

The House measure lifts the cap on state and local tax deductions to $80,000 from the current $10,000 limit, while a Senate proposal would cap the deduction based on income.

By Bloomberg
SALT cap is poised to get looser as Democrats debate tax relief
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 12, 2021
SALT cap is poised to get looser as Democrats debate tax relief

House Democrats have proposed increasing the cap to $80,000 from $10,000 through the end of the decade; Senate Democrats are working on a less generous option.

By Bloomberg
Tax Management and Tracking Error: You Can’t Have One Without the Other
RETIREMENT TAX NOV 09, 2021
Tax Management and Tracking Error: You Can’t Have One Without the Other

Investors may bristle at the mere mention of tracking error—but that’s what helps them keep more of their money while maximizing their after-tax returns.

By Parametric
Mutual fund investors brace for hefty capital gains taxes
RETIREMENT EQUITIES NOV 08, 2021
Mutual fund investors brace for hefty capital gains taxes

As fund companies start to post annual tax distributions, more than 110 funds are already showing capital gains distributions of more than 20%.

By Jeff Benjamin
5 important Social Security issues for women
RETIREMENT TAX NOV 04, 2021
5 important Social Security issues for women

Discover 5 of the most common misconceptions your female clients may have about Social Security and how you can help them maximize their benefits as part of an overall retirement strategy.

By Athene
Mega-IRA tax changes resurface in draft of House bill
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2021
Mega-IRA tax changes resurface in draft of House bill

The measure would place limits on individual retirement accounts, including preventing contributions to accounts once they reach $10 million, and give the IRS more oversight over them.

By Bloomberg
Democrats eye raising minimum tax rates to offset SALT expansion
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 03, 2021
Democrats eye raising minimum tax rates to offset SALT expansion

An expansion of the alternative minimum tax, would require some top earners to pay more in taxes.

By Bloomberg
Plan to suspend SALT cap 'unacceptable,' Bernie Sanders says
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 03, 2021
Plan to suspend SALT cap 'unacceptable,' Bernie Sanders says

House Democrats are considering a five-year suspension of the cap on federal deductions for state and local taxes, but the Vermont senator disapproves.

By Bloomberg
Wait-and-see works better than overreacting to possible tax changes
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2021
Wait-and-see works better than overreacting to possible tax changes

Listen to a particular client's needs rather than the noise in Washington, advisers said at the IN Retirement Income Summit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden package boots many retirement, tax changes worrying advisers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2021
Biden package boots many retirement, tax changes worrying advisers

The White House framework includes a 15% minimum corporate tax and a tax surcharge on wealthiest Americans, but leaves out an automatic retirement plan provision and changes to IRA rules

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden attempts to end deadlock with $1.75 trillion package
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 28, 2021
Biden attempts to end deadlock with $1.75 trillion package

The administration believes the package, which includes tax increases and climate and social welfare spending, can pass Congress.

By Bloomberg