Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
HSA Planning After 55: What Your Clients Might Not Know
By William H. Byrnes | Robert BloinkWhile most employees are familiar with the account's tax benefits, issues specific to older workers are often ignored.
March 15, 2024
7 Reasons Roth Accounts Are Better for Retirement Savings: StudyNew research finds retirees tend to spend down pretax accounts faster. Here's why.
March 14, 2024
It's Not Too Early to Start 2024 Tax PlanningClients who have yet to claim Social Security or start RMDs often have a degree of flexibility.
March 14, 2024
Using AI to Give Clients What They Want, but Aren't GettingShowing prospects what AI can do tends to "sweep them off their feet," FP Alpha's Andrew Altfest says.
March 13, 2024
Vanilla Rolls Out Estate Plan VisualizerThe tool, Scenarios, enables advisors to visualize potential federal and state estate tax mitigation strategies in real time.
March 13, 2024
Credit Suisse Client in Tax Dodge Case Gets $15M BailDan Rotta, 77, was arrested Saturday in Miami and must remain under house arrest with electronic monitoring, a federal judge ruled.
March 12, 2024
Treasury Proposes Curbs on Use of Life and Annuities in Wealth PlanningClients might have to pay ordinary income taxes and a 10% penalty on cash taken from the arrangements.
March 12, 2024
IRS Launches Direct FileThe Treasury Department estimates that one-third of federal tax returns could be prepared using the pilot program.