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Small Business Retirement Plans – SEP-IRA vs. Solo 401(k)

The Chicago Financial Planner

One of the best tax deductions for a small business owner is funding a retirement plan. Beyond any tax deduction you are saving for your own retirement. You deserve a comfortable retirement. If you don’t plan for your own retirement who will? You need to start a retirement plan today.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 20-21)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has completed its review of the Department of Labor's new "fiduciary rule ", indicating that it could be released in the coming days or weeks (though, like its predecessors, its ultimate disposition is likely to be determined in the courts) The IRS announced this week that it (..)

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Pre-tax vs. Roth (after-tax) 401k Contributions

Good Financial Cents

A major decision in retirement planning is whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions. Pre-tax contributions go into your retirement account with money that has not been taxed, and then taxes will be paid when the funds are withdrawn in retirement.

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5 Reasons to Consider a Solo 401(k)

The Chicago Financial Planner

For 2021 the maximum contribution limits are $58,000 and $64,500 for those who will be 50 or over in 2021. This includes the regular employee 401(k) contribution limits for 2021 of $19,500 and $26,000 for those 50 and over. Check with your financial or tax advisor as to how much you will be able to contribute.

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Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Ballast Advisors

What are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Certain tax benefits may be available if you can claim an individual as a dependent. Family tax planning. Employee matters.

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Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA):Maximizing Retirement Savings

Fortune Financial

Will you end up paying too much in ordinary income taxes for company stock in your 401(k) plan? With our deep expertise and qualifications in NUA strategies, our experts are adept at navigating the complexities of tax-efficient retirement planning. percent for the top 5 percent and 22.7

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4 Hurdles in Retirement Beyond Your Investment Portfolio

Carson Wealth

The same is true of retirement planning – if you zero in on your portfolio and nothing else, you’ll miss out on some major factors that can make a significant difference in your retirement and ultimately your bottom line. Hurdle #3: Tax Efficiency Now we move on from death to taxes – the other “sure thing” in life.