Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Resonant Capital Advisors CEO and President Benjamin Dickey RIA $2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B

Accounting

Wealth Management

AUGUST 1, 2025

The deal includes Family Wealth Tax Advisory, an affiliated tax practice that will be integrated into Mercer’s tax planning services. “We Number 8860726. Raymond James Practice Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B based wealth management firm with $1.2 billion in client assets across about 200 families.

Estate Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

Innovative CPA Group, which has been doing accounting and tax work since 2017, this month launched Innovative Asset Advisors Group, an RIA focused on investment management, financial administration, tax planning and preparation, and estate and trust strategies. Number 8860726.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Understanding these limitations and planning accordingly can help maximize QBI benefits while maintaining compliance with IRS regulations. This represents a significant change from previous years’ higher percentages, making strategic timing of asset purchases increasingly important for tax planning purposes.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

MARCH 14, 2025

Many firms use unencrypted email or physical drop-offs to receive sensitive tax data, leaving confidential information exposed to possible breaches. Without a secure system in place, firms face the risk of hacked email accounts, lost or misplaced documents, and even compliance violations with the IRS and financial regulations.

Taxes

MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes.

Taxes

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Running focused social media campaigns that highlight their services and share their skills in areas like tax planning or retirement planning. Compliance and Security for RIAs Compliance and data security matter a lot in the financial services industry. A lot of clients use these devices.

Marketing

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

This article will explore how to navigate complex tax situations arising from multiple income sources, examining various income types, reporting requirements, self-employment obligations, and strategic approaches to record-keeping and tax planning that can help protect your financial interests.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

With proper planning, certain tax obligations can be legally deferred, reduced, or in some cases eliminated entirely. To maximize the value you ultimately receive from your exit, incorporating comprehensive tax planning into your strategy is highly advantageous.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The key differences between 83(i) and 83(b) elections The benefits and risks of an 83(i) election The eligibility criteria for an 83(i) election How to file an 83(i) election 83(i) compliance requirements for companies Is an 83(i) election right for you? What is an 83(i) election?

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

An IRS audit is a formal review of your financial records to verify their accuracy and compliance with tax laws. The IRS carefully scrutinizes these deductions to ensure compliance with strict valuation and documentation requirements. While FinCEN handles FBAR filings, the IRS enforces compliance for both.

Compliance

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

For taxpayers facing complex situations with multiple potential deductions and credits, professional tax guidance can prove invaluable. A qualified tax professional can help navigate the intricacies of various tax benefits while ensuring compliance with IRS regulations.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

If your exit exceeds the $10 million exclusion limit, consider timing stock sales across multiple tax years to optimize overall tax efficiency. This strategy requires careful coordination with other tax planning considerations, and regular consultation with qualified advisors.

Taxes

Inside Information

JANUARY 31, 2025

Depending on a firms tech strategy, she wrote, advisors may have to log in to the CRM, custodian, portfolio accounting, planning software, tax planning software, estate planning software, social security maximizer software, etc.,

Risk Tolerance

Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Tax planning serves as the cornerstone of the entire acquisition deal, extending far beyond a simple checkbox. Every element, from structure to price negotiations, hinges on understanding tax implications for all parties involved. To qualify for tax-free treatment under IRC Section 368 , attention to detail is essential.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you are contemplating forming an LP or already operate one, gaining clarity on tax matters can optimize your financial outcomes and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Understanding these requirements is essential to maintain compliance and optimize tax outcomes.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 28, 2025

This article explores the distinctions between K-1 and 1099 reporting, explaining their impact on tax planning, basis calculations, filing deadlines, and strategies to optimize your after-tax returns from alternative investments. Different types of income maintain their distinct tax treatment as they pass through to a partner.

Tax Planning

Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

State and local taxes Secondary funds and their investors may face various state and local taxes, including income tax, franchise tax, and property tax. These taxes can vary significantly depending on the location of the fund, its investors, and its investments. FIRPTA planning using a U.S.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If the foreign taxes you paid exceed this limit, the excess foreign tax can generally be carried forward for up to ten years or carried back one year (via an amended return). Maintaining accurate records of foreign income and taxes paid is therefore vital to calculating the correct FTC and maintaining tax compliance.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

AUGUST 5, 2025

A single misplaced digit or transcription mistake can result in a major ripple effect of delays, reconciliation issues, and even compliance problems. It’s a burden that often falls on highly skilled tax professionals whose time could be far better spent elsewhere.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

In 2025, the agency’s strategic deployment of artificial intelligence represents a fundamental shift in how tax compliance will be monitored and enforced, with over 68 AI-related projects already transforming everything from routine audits to complex investigations. The landscape is shifting, but with change comes opportunity.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

What are the tax implications of buying startup shares? What are the tax implications of selling startup shares? How to trade startup shares effectively Tax planning strategies How platforms like Hiive and Harness can help FAQs What are startup shares? It should be noted that state tax implications can vary widely.

Startup

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

The dynamic nature of cryptocurrencies as an asset class has resulted in further tax considerations that investors must manage carefully : Taxation of mining income: Income earned through cryptocurrency mining is treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. Are all capital gains from alternative investments taxed at the same rate?

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Let us face ittech startups encounter a unique set of tax challenges that can make or break their financial future. The complex interplay between traditional tax regulations and the innovative nature of tech businesses demands smart planning from day one.

Startup

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 9, 2025

Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k): In this case, you convert your after-tax contributions directly into a Roth 401(k) within your employer’s plan. Remaining compliant Implementing a Mega Backdoor strategy requires precision to ensure compliance with IRS rules and to maximize its benefits.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

With PTET freeing up capital that would otherwise be consumed by tax bills, businesses can fuel growth initiatives and drive long-term sustainability. Simplified tax filing PTET’s consolidation of state tax payments streamlines administrative processes and minimizes compliance costs.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 10, 2025

Additionally, understanding the specific tax implications of staking rewards, mining income, and crypto-to-crypto trades will help you avoid any unexpected liabilities. Crypto investors should consult a tax professional to ensure full compliance with IRS regulations. Do You Need an LLC to Claim Tax Write-Offs?

Taxes

Harness Wealth

AUGUST 1, 2025

With your team able to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on higher-value activities like strategic tax planning, OCR is a relatively quick and cost-effective way to drive tax firm growth. If your tax practice isn’t using OCR technology yet, you should make looking into it a priority.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

Selling assets purely for tax purposes can disrupt long-term investment strategies and reduce diversification. When you have limited expertise: tax-loss harvesting requires careful monitoring and compliance with IRS regulations. Is tax-loss harvesting right for you?

Taxes

Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether clients support the policies with cash gifts or split-dollar, the discussion of options will necessarily involve a combination of insurance planning, tax planning, income and gift tax-oriented wealth transfer planning and investment planning. Number 8860726.

Wealth Management

Carson Wealth

JANUARY 28, 2025

When you have the resources to make an impact, this type of planning helps you pinpoint what you want to accomplish for your family, community, and society. Steps to Setting Up a Philanthropy Fund Taking the proper steps in the beginning can give your charitable giving plan a solid foundation.

Risk Management

Harness Wealth

JUNE 20, 2025

In this article, we’ll examine the most effective ways tax firms can integrate AI into their operations, take a look at the common pitfalls that come with the territory, and explore how platforms like Harness are delivering AI solutions tailored to the tax industry.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

However, when exercised, holders must calculate the spread between strike price and fair market value for Alternative Minimum Tax purposes. Documentation significantly impacts ISO tax planning. Companies provide Tax Form 3921 in January to detail the information needed for accurate calculations.

Taxes

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Lothes focuses on estate planning for high net worth individuals including estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, will and trust preparation, estate and trust administration, and charitable giving. Number 8860726. Lothes is a partner at Gilmore, Rees & Carlson, P.C., located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Distribution

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Tax Planning: Help clients learn smart tax strategies. Discuss estate planning and how financial decisions can impact taxes. It is important to manage compliance and regulatory issues well. Addressing Compliance and Regulatory Concerns Financial services work in a field that has many rules.

Financial Advisor

Harness Wealth

JULY 16, 2025

Instead of billing for time spent, fees are aligned with the tangible benefits clients receive—whether it’s strategic tax planning that reduces their liabilities, expert consulting that guides key decisions, or proactive advice that helps clients deal with complex financial landscapes.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

AUGUST 5, 2025

For decades, tax firms have relied on a familiar structure: a front office engaging with clients and delivering tax advice, supported by a sizable back office that handles administrative tasks, data entry, and compliance. This model is becoming increasingly obsolete, however, in the wake of sophisticated digital technologies.

Taxes