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How IRS Updates in 2025 Could Impact Your Tax Practice

Harness Wealth

The marginal tax brackets have also shifted upward. The top 37% rate now starts at $626,350 for individuals and $751,600 for joint filers—an important threshold for year-end income planning , especially for clients managing capital gains, business distributions, or deferred compensation packages.

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The Hidden Costs of Manual Tax Document Collection—And How to Fix It

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The hours spent managing administrative tasks , following up on missing paperwork, and ensuring compliance take away from time that could be spent on higher-value tax planning services. From a business perspective, automation enables tax firms to grow without adding more staff. hours per client in onboarding alone.”

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What the IRS AI Audit Push Means for Tax Professionals in 2025

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Beyond merely catching tax evaders, the initiative aims to create a more efficient, data-driven approach to ensuring tax compliance across all economic sectors. For tax professionals, this evolution requires a complete reimagining of how they serve clients, manage compliance, and create value through specialized advisory services.

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Preparing for the TCJA Sunset: What Tax Advisors Need to Know

Harness Wealth

Unless Congress intervenes, the TCJAs sunset will usher in a swathe of tax increases in 2026, with analysts estimating that over $4 trillion worth of tax hikes could take effect. Estate and gift tax planning Maximize gift tax exemption: Encourage clients to use the currently higher $13.61

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The 3-Part Solution for Expanding Tax Client Relationships

Harness Wealth

The Challenge: Tax Firms and CPAs Struggle to Expand Client Relationships Today, there is a significant opportunity for tax practices and CPAs to expand and deepen their tax-client relationships by offering more valuable, long-term services, including comprehensive tax planning.

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Why a CRM for Financial Advisors is Critical For Growing Your Business

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Redtail — Redtail CRM is a web-based, full-featured, and easy-to-use client management solution built for financial advisors. Learn more about how Redtail and FMG Suite work hand-in-hand to help you target your ideal clients and develop strong relationships. CRM Gives You a Window Into the Future.

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CFP® Challenge Pathway: An Opportunity to Reserve a Successful Career in Finance

International College of Financial Planning

d) Comprehensive Knowledge Though the CFP® challenge pathway allows you to bypass some foundational courses, the program still covers all critical areas of financial planning. Corporate Financial Advisor: Work within corporations to manage their finances, including investments, pensions, and risk management.

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