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Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 03, 2024
Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris's proposed tax on billionaires creates a lot of questions for financial advisors, especially when it comes to taxing unrealized capital gains.

Maximize withdrawals because taxes are on sale, urges expert
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2024
Maximize withdrawals because taxes are on sale, urges expert

Complex rules are "ridiculous" but advisors can add long-term value by helping clients get their IRAs and 401(k) balances down.

Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice
RETIREMENT OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Tax advantage: How RIAs can elevate their practice

RIAs have an advantage over captive advisors and have an opportunity to seize significant client service opportunity.

Harris puts tax hikes on the table with proposed 28 percent corporate rate
RETIREMENT TAX AUG 20, 2024
Harris puts tax hikes on the table with proposed 28 percent corporate rate

The vice president’s latest fiscal proposal would substantially reverse a business-friendly piece of Trump-era legislation.

Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say

Vow to end taxes on benefits, without any other changes to Social Security, would make the system run out of money sooner.

Best advice? Ignore the 10-year RMD rule
RETIREMENT OPINION JUL 26, 2024
Best advice? Ignore the 10-year RMD rule

The IRS has stood firm on its required minimum distribution rules but following these equates to bad tax planning, says tax expert.

What advisors say about the IRS rule for RMDs on inherited accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2024
What advisors say about the IRS rule for RMDs on inherited accounts

Tax smoothing is important, even as the IRS has granted exemptions since the 10-year RMD rule for inherited IRAs went into effect.

Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients
RETIREMENT OPINION JUL 19, 2024
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients

With several key factors influencing a complex product, it's essential advisors are well versed on its portfolio positioning.

SECURE 2.0 penalty protections may not be as good as thought
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 17, 2024
SECURE 2.0 penalty protections may not be as good as thought

There is confusion over RMD rules and advisors must step up to the plate to help clients.

Why your clients absolutely cannot claim a $32K Self Employment Tax Credit
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 16, 2024
Why your clients absolutely cannot claim a $32K Self Employment Tax Credit

Spoiler Alert: It does not exist despite claims on social media.

Trump's second-term run threatens muni bonds' tax edge
RETIREMENT FIXED INCOME JUL 15, 2024
Trump's second-term run threatens muni bonds' tax edge

A long-enshrined tax exemption to municipal bonds could end up scrapped if the 45th president gets his way.

IRS hauls more than $1B in back taxes from ultra-high earners
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 12, 2024
IRS hauls more than $1B in back taxes from ultra-high earners

With tens of billions in funding, the federal tax agency has waged a collection campaign against thousands of delinquent seven-figure income-earners.

IRS warns tax professionals to be on guard over identity theft
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 05, 2024
IRS warns tax professionals to be on guard over identity theft

The agency says threats are evolving and require action.

Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms
RETIREMENT FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms

The partnership aims to provide advisors with more opportunities to personalize client portfolios and enhance their after-tax returns.

Nvidia CEO Huang's multibillion-dollar charitable windfall puts philanthropic strategy in focus
RETIREMENT TAX JUN 27, 2024
Nvidia CEO Huang's multibillion-dollar charitable windfall puts philanthropic strategy in focus

The AI superstock's blistering rally has inflated his private foundation's assets, making it harder to clear a key legal threshold.

Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite
RETIREMENT FINTECH JUN 25, 2024
Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite

The fintech provider’s new tools let RIA clients automate tax-savings strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and gains deferrals.

Supreme Court upholds foreign income tax on US businesses
RETIREMENT TAX JUN 20, 2024
Supreme Court upholds foreign income tax on US businesses

Seven justices ruled in favor of the divisive Trump-era tax measure, potentially setting back calls for a wealth tax.

Russell Investments expands its managed accounts menu
RETIREMENT FIXED INCOME JUN 17, 2024
Russell Investments expands its managed accounts menu

The asset manager is giving advisors more power to personalize portfolios with fixed-income and multi-asset options.

IRA expert Ed Slott sees retirement savings tax bomb ticking louder than ever
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2024
IRA expert Ed Slott sees retirement savings tax bomb ticking louder than ever

The retirement expert is back with a new book and a big warning about higher taxes.

Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements
RETIREMENT TAX JUN 06, 2024
Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements

The North Carolina-based global asset manager is strengthening its custom SMA platform with new active and index strategies.