Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Source: YCharts.com, February 24, 2024. Investors appear to have concluded that AI’s impact may just be starting, and anticipate it will be a driving economic force in 2024 and beyond. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 19, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, February 17, 2024. While the Fed has indicated short-term rates may trend lower in 2024, the January inflation reports support Fed Chair Powell’s recent comments that the Fed is in no hurry to cut rates. Source: Zacks, February 15, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

2 Source: YCharts.com, February 3, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. PEP) Source: Zacks, February 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. This strong report did not negatively impact the markets.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 29, 2024

4 Source: YCharts.com, January 27, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; January 26, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. These relationships involve different tax situations. This information is not intended to substitute for specific individualized tax advice.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 18, 2024

3,4 Source: YCharts.com, March 16, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 13, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. DRI) Source: Zacks, March 13, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified tax expert for help.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2024

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 11, 2024

4,5 Source: YCharts.com, March 9, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. GETY) Source: Zacks, March 2, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Business Inventories. Friday: Industrial Production.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 25, 2024

4 Source: YCharts.com, March 23, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 18, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. WBA) Source: Zacks, March 19, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, March 22, 2024 2.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 13, 2025

Over the most recent five year period ending in 2024, here’s the annualized returns and volatility of the 505 companies in the S&P 500 versus the index itself. Between 1987 and April 2024, roughly 67% of individual stocks underperformed the Russell 3000. Of the underperformers, 39% actually lost money.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax. If you own 10,000 shares, you receive $40,000 in dividend income (before taxes) and have a portfolio currently worth $2M. If qualified, the IRS uses more favorable long-term capital gains tax rates.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, February 10, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. AMAT), Deere & Company (DE) Source: Zacks, February 8, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. CNBC.com, February 9, 2024 4.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 4, 2024

2 Source: YCharts.com, March 2, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 27, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. KR) Source: Zacks, February 27, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, February 29, 2024 2.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 8, 2024

Weekly Market Insights : New Years Blues Stocks retreated in the first trading week of 2024, struggling a bit after a celebratory end to last year as investors second-guessed Fed signals and fretted over lingering inflation concerns. Source: YCharts.com, January 6, 2024. Thursday: Jobless Claims. Consumer Price Index.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Stocks vs bonds historical returns by calendar year (1997 – 2024) Top takeaways: Between 1997 and 2024, the S&P 500 returned 9.7% Taxes, fees, expenses, trading costs, etc. Returns shown are based on calendar year returns from 1950 to 2024. Between 2015 and Q3 2024, the correlation between stocks and bonds was.32

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 2, 2024

” – Bertrand Russell Need Last Year’s Tax Returns? Help is available for taxpayers who need tax information for prior years but still need to keep copies of their returns. This is often the easiest way to get a copy of your tax returns. Order a tax transcript. “To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”

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Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 23, 2025

For individuals with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election has the potential to greatly reduce taxes on stock options or restricted stock. Section 83(b) of the tax code gives individuals the ability to accelerate the taxation of their unvested equity grant. What is an 83(b) election?

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Wealth Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Diana Britton , Executive Editor June 12, 2025 3 Min Read MFS Investment Management is credited with introducing the first mutual fund, the Massachusetts Investors Trust, in 2024. She cites ETFs’ accessibility, transparency, liquidity, tax efficiency and low cost.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 29, 2024

If you have incentive stock options, you’ve probably heard of the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Essentially, the alternative minimum tax is a prepayment of taxes. The credit reduces your tax liability to reflect prepaid tax. Early sales of ISOs are taxed in the regular tax system.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 23, 2024

Solution Offering It offers a solution: “Achieving your goals requires seasoned, thoughtful investment advice and comprehensive tax and financial planning.” Implied Shared Values The branding subtly communicates that AFI and its visitors share common American values, pride in their country, and appreciation for the opportunities it offers.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 5, 2024

Tax advisors, and other tax professionals , offer services from preparing and filing annual tax returns to comprehensive tax strategies that help minimize taxes and preserve wealth over time. In this guide, we’ll explore the average fees of tax advisors in the US for 2024.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As we move into 2024, we must consider the important factors causing this trend and affecting the future of charitable giving. Whichever way you look at it, 2024 will bring uncertainty for a vast swath of the nonprofit sector, making planning and charitable spending more conservative and less dependable.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 22, 2024

1,2,3 Tech stocks drove the Thursday rally, with the S&P and Nasdaq recouping their 2024 losses. Source: YCharts.com, January 20, 2024. Source: Investor’s Business Daily, Econoday economic calendar; January 19, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. NFLX), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways: CRM system centralizes all client and prospect information, helping tax firms manage client interactions and replacing manual systems like spreadsheets. Table of Contents: The Basics: What is a CRM?

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many shell companies are often used to shield illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing. and have reported more than $5 million in gross receipts or sales on their previous year’s tax return. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 1, 2024

6 Source: YCharts.com, June 29, 2024. Divergent Speakers Federal Reserve officials have worked to communicate that despite the progress made on inflation in recent months, it remains above the Fed’s 2 percent target. KALV) Source: Zacks, June 25, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. FOMC Minutes.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | July 22nd, 2024 Investors Shift, Anticipating Lower Interest Rates Stocks were under pressure last week as investors appeared to rotate out of mega-cap tech stocks and into areas that may benefit from lower interest rates. 4,5,6 Source: YCharts.com, July 20, 2024. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.97

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Further, in the interim Union Budget 2024-25 the allocation mentioned was over Rs 6.21 The company’s total outstanding order book as of 31st January 2024 stands at a whopping amount of Rs 76,000 crores. Their product expertise spans Radar and Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication, Electronic Warfare Systems, and more.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | October 21st, 2024 Sixth Week of Gains on Wall Street Stocks posted modest gains last week, with quarterly earnings season in full swing and the election on the horizon. 5 Source: YCharts.com, October 19, 2024. PM), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index increased 0.85

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Tax implications of exercising and selling stock options If you have stock options as a large part of your income, taxes are especially important. How stock options are taxed depends on the type of options you have and your sale and exercise strategy. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t need to pay taxes!

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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Image via Wikipedia In a recent news release (IR-2024-306), the IRS warns about scams you need to be aware of, really heinous contacts where the scammers pretend to be the IRS. Officials highlighted the threat to businesses and others on the fourth day of National Tax Security Awareness Week 2024 (this was in December, 2024).

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 26, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 26th, 2024 The Dow Jones Industrial Average picks up. 7 Source: YCharts.com , August 24, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 23, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.45 Jobless Claims.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MAY 31, 2025

Ericsson reports that video makes up about 60% of all smartphone traffic ; and that number was expected to jump to 74% by the end of 2024. Whether youre sharing a quick tax tip or answering a common financial question, short-form video helps you meet your audience where they already arescrolling on social media, looking for helpful content.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 8, 2024

3 Source: YCharts.com, July 6, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; July 5, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. C), The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Source: Zacks, July 5, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. IRS.gov, May 7, 2024 8.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 12, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | August 12th, 2024 Stocks Fall, Speculation Slows Down. 4 Source: YCharts.com , August 10, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; August 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.60 Consumer Sentiment.

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Ballast Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2023

The IRS recently released the 2024 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), as well as the 2024 minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket amounts for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). HSA contributions and earnings may or may not be subject to state taxes.) What’s changed for 2024?

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