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Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 13, 2024
Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers

The coming sunset of an estate and gift tax exemption is putting the heat on wealthy Americans to fast-track their inheritance plans.

By Leo Almazora
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 06, 2024
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone

Over the first six months of one targeted initiative, the agency scooped $172M from 21,000 wealthy individuals who've been delinquent on their tax filings since 2017.

By Leo Almazora
Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 05, 2024
Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax

The vice president's latest proposal splits from the Biden administration with a more modest hike for million-dollar earners, plus incentives for small businesses.

By Leo Almazora
Trump tax cut costs could outstrip all federal agencies combined
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 05, 2024
Trump tax cut costs could outstrip all federal agencies combined

The assortment of tax proposals from the Republican presidential nominee would add up to as much as $10.5T, according to preliminary estimates.

By Bloomberg
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.

By Gregg Greenberg
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.

By Josh Welsh
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.

By Jared Trexler
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.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Emile Hallez
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.

By Emile Hallez
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.

By Chad Druvenga
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.

By Steve Randall
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.

By Bloomberg
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.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Steve Randall
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.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Bloomberg
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.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Bloomberg
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.

By Leo Almazora