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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.

By Gregg Greenberg
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.

By Leo Almazora
More taxpayers to file tax returns for free as IRS makes Direct File permanent
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 31, 2024
More taxpayers to file tax returns for free as IRS makes Direct File permanent

Eligibility is expected to be expanded for the 2025 filing season.

By Steve Randall
Former rap star Vanilla Ice disses death taxes
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 24, 2024
Former rap star Vanilla Ice disses death taxes

Rather than leaving cash exposed to “vulture” lawyers, the ‘90s chart-topper prefers two estate tax planning solutions.

By Leo Almazora
No deal on global billionaire’s tax, says Yellen
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 23, 2024
No deal on global billionaire’s tax, says Yellen

The treasury secretary says proposed annual wealth tax on the ultra-affluent, currently tabled among G7 and G20 countries, won’t get US support.

By Leo Almazora
Should financial advisors be worried about Uncle Sam's debt problems?
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 23, 2024
Should financial advisors be worried about Uncle Sam's debt problems?

Financial advisors weigh in on America's $34 trillion debt and whether they need to adjust their client portfolios because of it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Massachusetts risks $1B in lost tax yearly amid wealth exodus
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 22, 2024
Massachusetts risks $1B in lost tax yearly amid wealth exodus

A trend of exits from the state could see nearly 100,000 residents with a combined $19.2B in income leave annually by 2030.

By Bloomberg
Taxpayers could face financial penalties for following bad advice, IRS warns
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 16, 2024
Taxpayers could face financial penalties for following bad advice, IRS warns

The agency says tax scams and social media advice led to inflated refund claims.

By Steve Randall
Price tag for Trump tax cuts swells to $4.6T
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 08, 2024
Price tag for Trump tax cuts swells to $4.6T

Estimates from Congressional Budget Office project renewed fiscal measures will more than double the cost of the original 2017 cuts.

By Bloomberg
Wealthiest taxpayers are a priority for IRS with more audits on the way
RETIREMENT TAX MAY 03, 2024
Wealthiest taxpayers are a priority for IRS with more audits on the way

The tax agency has updated its Strategic Operating Plan.

By Steve Randall
"Cold April" shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk
RETIREMENT FIXED INCOME APR 30, 2024
"Cold April" shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk

Investors’ doused sentiment around rate cuts leaks into market for munis, which posted their worst record since September.

By Bloomberg
How advisors can become forward-thinking on taxes
RETIREMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2024
How advisors can become forward-thinking on taxes

'Clients tend to care more about saving on taxes than maximizing their returns,' an advisor says.

By Josh Welsh
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real

Contributions to IRAs are up significantly this season for the 2023 tax year, according to Fidelity.

By Emile Hallez
Uncle Sam's debt woes create opportunity for muni buyers
RETIREMENT FIXED INCOME APR 10, 2024
Uncle Sam's debt woes create opportunity for muni buyers

'If you think taxes are going up, munis and the muni exemption are a great place to be," Nuveen's head of municipals says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Shocker: Wealthy Americans tend to flee high-income tax states
RETIREMENT TAX APR 05, 2024
Shocker: Wealthy Americans tend to flee high-income tax states

Study spanning 110 years confirms high earners, faced with too-high tax hikes, migrate to more tax-friendly jurisdictions.

By Leo Almazora
Florida RIA rolls out tax and accounting service
RETIREMENT BOLT-ONS APR 05, 2024
Florida RIA rolls out tax and accounting service

Graham Capital has a new sister firm, focused on bookkeeping and tax preparation, led by a professional with three decades of experience.

By Leo Almazora
IRS sitting on $1B that should be in 940,000 Americans' bank accounts
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 26, 2024
IRS sitting on $1B that should be in 940,000 Americans' bank accounts

And the refunds may be missed forever if an upcoming deadline is missed.

By Steve Randall
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era

While the firm is best known for its tax expertise, Todd Mackay is talking about relationships and creating connections.

By Gregg Greenberg
Muni bonds’ tax shield looking shinier amid US wealth boom
RETIREMENT FIXED INCOME MAR 21, 2024
Muni bonds’ tax shield looking shinier amid US wealth boom

With tax and rate hikes on the horizon, a surge in high-earning American households sets up robust demand for munis.

By Bloomberg
Biden's budget targets backdoor Roths and $10M retirement accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2024
Biden's budget targets backdoor Roths and $10M retirement accounts

The proposed budget seeks to increase taxes for corporations and the wealthy.

By Emile Hallez