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Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 06, 2025
Why a weaker IRS is a headache for taxpayers and a 'feast' for tax cheats

A reported plan to cut staff at the agency by half and uncertainty over the future of its free tax filing program could have massive consequences, think tank says.

By Leo Almazora
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities
RETIREMENT RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities

Merchant's latest partnership with an established CPA firm and Mesirow's new strategic hire, an alum of Corient, enhance advisors' abilities to support tax planning in their networks.

By Leo Almazora
Acting IRS chief O'Donnel to step down this week
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 25, 2025
Acting IRS chief O'Donnel to step down this week

The decision reported by inside sources extends the string of turbulent headlines coming out of the agency, which has some taxpayers asking urgent questions.

By Leo Almazora
Bessent, congressional Republicans kickstarting tax cut talks
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 24, 2025
Bessent, congressional Republicans kickstarting tax cut talks

House legislators are set to approve a mammoth budget that requires $2 trillion in spending cuts to clear room for a tax cut package by the end of the year.

By Bloomberg
Warren Buffett reveals tax milestone, addresses $334B cash stockpile
RETIREMENT EQUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Warren Buffett reveals tax milestone, addresses $334B cash stockpile

Billionaire's letter to investors follows positive earnings report.

By Steve Randall
Government efficiency effort set to hit more than 6,000 jobs at IRS
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 21, 2025
Government efficiency effort set to hit more than 6,000 jobs at IRS

The plan to downsize the federal tax agency's workforce will largely impact Biden-era hires, according to an inside source.

By Leo Almazora
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option
RETIREMENT FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option

The platform's new feature addresses a gap in traditional DAF giving, bolstering advisors' ability to do tax-efficient philanthropic planning.

By Leo Almazora
DOGE's cost-cutting team has come knocking at the IRS
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 14, 2025
DOGE's cost-cutting team has come knocking at the IRS

A member of Elon Musk's extra-governmental efficiency cadre has reportedly made enquiries, raising concerns among staff at the federal tax agency.

By Leo Almazora
House GOP takes first step toward tax cuts, debt limit increase
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 12, 2025
House GOP takes first step toward tax cuts, debt limit increase

The proposed budget, which Democratic critics pan as a "Republican betrayal of the middle class," would open up a $4.5 trillion runway over 10 years for more tax cuts.

By Bloomberg
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more
RETIREMENT FINTECH JAN 14, 2025
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more

FP Alpha and Morningstar provide fresh options to boost productivity.

By Steve Randall
Munis’ prized January returns threatened by expected Fed pause
RETIREMENT FIXED INCOME JAN 13, 2025
Munis’ prized January returns threatened by expected Fed pause

What should have been a strong start to 2025 for municipal bonds is now in question amid growing odds that the Federal Reserve will hold fire on interest rate cuts.

By Bloomberg
IRS provides relief to taxpayers hit by California fires
RETIREMENT TAX JAN 13, 2025
IRS provides relief to taxpayers hit by California fires

The federal tax agency announced various extensions, credits, and exclusions, including potential penalty-free distributions from retirement plans and IRAs.

By Leo Almazora
Don't rub SALT cap expansion in US tax system's wounds, urges CRFB
RETIREMENT TAX JAN 10, 2025
Don't rub SALT cap expansion in US tax system's wounds, urges CRFB

Analysis warns proposed $20,000 deduction for married couples would only add to projected $3.9 trillion revenue loss, among other consequences.

By Leo Almazora
$18B RIA Homrich Berg welcomes tax planning lead to boost UHNW service
RETIREMENT RIAS JAN 06, 2025
$18B RIA Homrich Berg welcomes tax planning lead to boost UHNW service

The Atlanta-based firm is raising its appeal to the affluent with a newly created position within its family office and ultra-high-net-worth division.

By Leo Almazora
The common issue with RSUs
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 16, 2024
The common issue with RSUs

People were blindsided during COVID with $30,000 tax bills, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 05, 2024
Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner

The incoming US president's signal to prematurely replace Danny Werfel, a Biden appointee, has drawn some concerns and questions.

By Leo Almazora
Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 04, 2024
Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning

New BofA survey report unpacks trends around high-net-worth individuals' trust and estate strategies, including insights on business succession and incapacity planning.

By Leo Almazora
Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 03, 2024
Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?

With $20 billion of IRS funding potentially in limbo, the federal tax collection agency stands at a crucial crossroads on its path of enforcement.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors at a disadvantage if estate planning isn’t a core service
RETIREMENT RIAS NOV 25, 2024
Advisors at a disadvantage if estate planning isn’t a core service

“If you're not engaging the estate planning conversation, and the client is talking to somebody who is, those assets are at risk,” Vanilla's CEO said.

By Josh Welsh
Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott

Amid a low-tax environment and an incoming presidential administration, retirement planning guru Ed Slott gives advice ahead of 2025.

By Gregg Greenberg