Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
October 23, 2024
The Big Post-Election Surprise Awaiting InvestorsA "perfect fiscal policy storm" is coming, says Jeff Bush of The Washington Update.
October 23, 2024
Roth vs. Traditional IRA Investments: Don't Let the Tail Wag the DogTaxation matters in a retirement portfolio, but it's not the only factor, Ed Slott and Jeff Levine say.
October 22, 2024
IRS Clarifies When Retirement Plan Overpayments Can Be Rolled OverThe guidance allows "plans to refrain from going after innocent retirees who received too much," J. Mark Iwry says.
October 22, 2024
IRS Reveals New Tax Rates, Deductions for 2025The tax year 2025 adjustments generally apply to income tax returns to be filed starting tax season 2026.
October 21, 2024
Trump's Tariffs, Tax Plans Could Bankrupt Social Security by 2031: ReportResearchers warn cutting taxes on Social Security benefits, tips and overtime would leave Social Security insolvent years earlier.
October 21, 2024
Debate: Should Employees Get a Health Insurance Tax Break?Currently, employers get the tax benefit. What if workers got the cash to pick their own plan?
October 18, 2024
Foundation Source Buys Fintech Firm Powering CharityvestThe acquisition will help the charitable giving technology provider offer a fund platform with an improved user experience.
October 18, 2024
Clients Can Tap Their 401(k) After a Disaster. Here's What to Know.The Secure Act made significant changes with respect to disaster-related distributions from retirement accounts.
October 16, 2024
Why Monte Carlo Is 'Pretty Terrible' for Analyzing AnnuitiesTraditional statistical analyses fall short in showing how annuities affect financial plans, Derek Tharp says.
October 16, 2024
Tax-Smart Portfolio Moves for the End of 2024It's been an interesting year in the markets, and the activity will likely play into year-end tax planning.