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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

Further, both examples ignore other sources of income, such as wages, pre-tax retirement account distributions, dividends, etc., that could increase the tax due from the surtax. Considering tax planning strategies to reduce the impact of the new MA surtax. Financial decisions should be tax- conscious vs tax- driven.

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Intel SERPLUS Elections 2020: 4 Steps to Consider Given the Recent Company Uncertainty

Cordant Wealth Partners

409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans present one of these opportunities. You willingly forgo income today with the faith that your company will survive many years into the future to make good on this liability to you—all for a tax benefit that tips the odds in your favor. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation Plans.

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Personal, estate, and business tax planning strategies for 2023

Nationwide Financial

Informally fund nonqualified deferred compensation plans If the business has a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for key employees, it may make sense to informally fund that plan in 2023 to ensure the company has the cash flow to meet the future obligation.

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Intel Severance Package: Your Complete Guide & Action Plan

Cordant Wealth Partners

It’s important to note, severance payouts are taxed, and taxed as ordinary income in the year of payout. So, if you separate from the company near the end of the year, earning both a full year of salary plus severance payouts, you could be pushed into a higher tax bracket. Tax planning for a transition out of Intel is critical.

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Financial Advisors Selling to Corporate Executives

Prosperity Coaching

Financial Advisors Selling to Corporate Executives: Financial services are a diverse field because clients can range from blue-collar workers to high-income earners, all with vastly different needs. Read here: This is my 4th post in The Financial Advisor Ideal Client Blog Post Series: How to attract your ideal clients. Since […].

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Zoe’s Tell-All: 2023 Tax Season

Zoe Financial

Similarly, filing taxes includes many steps and details everyone needs to know about. However, once you get into the best practices, you can plan ahead and maximize your tools in preparation for every tax season. Tax planning can be overwhelming , but it doesn’t have to be. January 23 – Tax season began.

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A Quick Take on the Tax Treatment of Incentive Stock Options

Zajac Group

You’ll pay ordinary income tax rates in the year you sell the stock (assuming you have a profit) and adjust for potential AMT credits in the year of sale and beyond. A Note on Tax Planning: In a disqualified disposition of ISO, no income tax is withheld when you sell.

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