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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.

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5 Tips to Engage Prospects During Tax Season

FMG

For advisors, there’s one season out of the year that creates a buzz and is the perfect time to boost engagement: tax season. Why Tax Season is Great for Engagement Tax season is a hectic time for people because they want to ensure their taxes are done right. 5 Tips to Engage Prospects During Tax Season 1.

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What Documents You Should Provide to Your Tax Preparer

Carson Wealth

Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director of Tax Planning Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC ® , Senior Wealth Planner It’s January, so it’s officially tax season! One of the most common client questions heard by tax preparers is, “So, what do you need from me?” This can result in additional tax owed, plus penalties and interest.

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Diversifying Services: A Guide for Solo CPAs and Growing Tax Firms

Harness Wealth

From quarterly estimated tax planning to equity compensation and crypto tax planning, diversifying your service offerings can not only set you apart from the competition, it can also help you significantly grow your revenue and retain clients.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 103: Balancing Client Responsiveness With The Proactive Sledgehammer Of Value

Nerd's Eye View

In our 103rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the challenges of finding an optimal balance between proactively providing value and the consistency of simply being available to respond to clients when they come to their advisor for assistance. and gaining their trust.

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Tax Planning Strategies for Executive Compensation

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes. However, stock compensation, large bonuses, commissions, etc.,

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Mastering Client Onboarding: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solo CPAs and Growing Accounting Firms

Harness Wealth

In this guide, we explore best practices for client onboarding for solo CPAs and small accounting firms, as well as how Harness Tax can help modernize and add efficiencies to the ever-evolving process. You’ll want to direct them to an engagement letter, a tax questionnaire, a payment portal, and more.