Tax Reform
Learn about the latest tax reform developments and their potential impact on your clients' income, portfolios and financial plans more broadly.
Top 10 Tax Facts for Individual Clients in 2019 You Need to Know
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesMany clients are now starting to wonder how the 2017 tax reform law will affect their 2019 taxes.
January 30, 2019
Richest in US Have a Few Tricks to Avoid Democrats' Tax PlansAs any HNW-focused advisor knows, when it comes to reducing taxes, high earners have plenty of (legal) options.
January 29, 2019
GOP Senators Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Estate TaxThe Death Tax Repeal Act of 2019 is unlikely to gain traction with Democrats.
January 18, 2019
Repeal SALT Cap, Raise Corporate Tax: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbDemocrats have proposed increasing the corporate tax rate in order to offset a repeal of the controversial deduction cap.
January 17, 2019
New Rules, New Tips for 529 FundingAdvisors should remember that tax reform has expanded the universe for 529 savings even for clients with young children.
January 15, 2019
Tax Deferral on Stock Options and RSUs: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to ThumbThe 2017 tax reform legislation created a new provision that allows certain employees to defer recognizing gain on certain employer-issued stock options…
January 08, 2019
Roth IRA Conversions: How Much Is Too Much?There are many factors to consider in a Roth conversion, including Medicare surcharges and beneficiaries' future tax brackets.
January 03, 2019
Tax Changes to Estate Plans Still Need to Be ScrutinizedThe impact of the expanded transfer tax exemption can have far-reaching implications to existing plans.