Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Quick Tax Guide
By Katie Rass, Melanie Waddell and John ManganaroJuly's multitrillion-dollar tax package created several new tax breaks — let the 2025 tax planning begin.
July 28, 2025
Small-Business Owners Aren't Claiming 401(k) Startup Credits. What Gives?A new analysis shows only about 5.5% of “apparently eligible” firms claim the credit.
July 28, 2025
Should Clients Over 60 Do Roth Conversions?Taxes, retirement income, RMDs and legacies are especially important considerations for clients near or in retirement.
July 28, 2025
Don't Be Fooled: TIPS Are a Powerful Retirement Planning ToolRetirement researcher Wade Pfau is a fan of Treasury inflation-protected securities, including in times of lower inflation.
July 27, 2025
How Trump's Megabill Affects Qualified Business Income DeductionsTwo tax experts highlight key limitations around pass-through entities' 20% deduction for QBI.
July 25, 2025
Second Tax Bill Could Bring 'Rothification' of Retirement PlansThis may be a long-term benefit for investors but also serves Washington’s interests, legislative expert Jeff Bush says.
July 25, 2025
12 Top States for Estate and Trust Income TaxesFew have heard of this tax, but it raises about twice as much revenue as the federal estate tax.
July 24, 2025
Cutting Clients' Taxes Is a Must-Have Skill for Advisors: CerulliYet less than half of practices offer tax planning today, according to the research firm's latest study.