Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

based accounting firm, is taking a page from large registered investment advisors by bringing together taxes and wealth management. Minopoli, who is also a partner in the new RIA, had previously been the chief investment officer of a team managing a $30 billion portfolio for the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Ratner June 11, 2025 2 Min Read A client whose estate will remain non-taxable after 2025 has a policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) that was presumably purchased for estate tax liquidity. Related: Zephyrs Adjusted for Risk: Holistic Wealth Strategy and The Essential Role of Insurance About the Author Charles L.

Wealth Management

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Wealthbox has announced it is planning to launch a new built-in AI meeting note tool that it seeks to integrate seamlessly with its existing CRM solution – which serves as a prominent warning for the many standalone AI meeting note tools like Jump and Zocks that have launched over the last few (..)

Tax Planning

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These discussions can range from talent development and succession planning to how to systematize and scale their marketing alongside their planning and investment services.

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo Wisconsin-based Resonant Capital and QBCo will share clients across wealth and tax in an increasingly popular service model. based QBCo Advisory.

Accounting

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

The Actual Expense Method opens up possibilities for larger deductions, particularly for newer or luxury vehicles, by allowing you to deduct the business percentage of real costs, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation. To maximize these benefits, it is essential to understand what qualifies as deductible travel.

Taxes

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 16, 2025

While you are busy earning, investing, and scaling your income, it is easy to overlook the importance of protecting what you have already built. With the right high-net-worth investing strategies, you can keep your wealth intact without turning your life upside down. Making sure it lasts, not just your lifetime but also after you.

Wealth Management

Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

These events may affect your investment approach, tax planning strategies, insurance needs, and estate planning documents. Without periodic evaluations, it’s possible for parts of your plan to become misaligned with your current circumstances.

Planning

Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

Unexpected events can derail your progress toward your goals and even your financial security if you don’t have a plan for managing them. Financial planning should ideally involve every area of your financial life because they are all interrelated. This is one of the fundamental principles of investment risk management.

Financial Planning

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

Alternative investments such as private equity, cryptocurrencies, and collectibles now represent a significant part of the investment arena, in particular to high-income individuals. Table of Contents What are alternative investments? What are the key tax strategies for alternative investments in 2025?

Taxes

The Big Picture

JULY 16, 2025

After decades of working, saving, and investing, pivoting to spending down your accumulated wealth can be surprisingly difficult. She joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss what you need to know about planning for retirement. She’s published numerous books on money investing and retirement. That people who have.

Retirement

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

In today’s dynamic economy, millions have embraced a diverse portfolio of income streamsfrom traditional employment to creative side hustles, equity compensation, and investment ventures. This makes income classification a crucial factor in tax planning, loss utilization strategies, and overall financial health.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

As Doug Waite of LexTax explains, “Whether to take itemized or standard deduction all depends on if your itemized deductions (medical, state and local taxes, mortgage and investment interest expense, charitable contributions, and certain miscellaneous expenses) exceed your standard deduction.” Are you self-employed ?

Taxes

Harness Wealth

AUGUST 13, 2025

This article explores how these enduring changes create exceptional opportunities for tax reduction across estate planning, business ownership, and real estate investment—and why timely implementation is crucial. The legislation also preserves existing tax benefits that many saw as temporary.

Taxes

International College of Financial Planning

JULY 2, 2025

Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. Here’s the pathway under the current education structure: Investment Planning Specialist – Focuses on asset classes, portfolio strategies, and wealth accumulation.

Financial Planner

Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

While most taxpayers dont need to worry about estate and gift taxes, having significant assets can make them a challenge. Also, like most UHNW individuals, you may have income from several sources like investments, real estate, and business interests that may require special tax planning. Donate to qualified charities.

Risk Management

Workable Wealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A financial plan can define your current savings plan, investment allocations, risk profile, desired lifestyle, projected expenses, and more to achieve that goal. Financial planning shatters many allusions you might have about how money works. Tax Planning. Emotional Investment Choices.

Financial Planning

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. Lothes is a partner at Gilmore, Rees & Carlson, P.C., located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Distribution

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

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In California, for example, RSU income is considered compensation income, which means in addition to income tax, its subject to payroll taxes such as federal Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and California State Disability Insurance. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

A good rule of thumb is to set aside at least 30% of every payment you receive to cover your estimated tax obligationshowever, this percentage may need to be adjusted based on your individual tax bracket. On the whole, its advisable to consult a tax adviso r to develop a dependable tax plan.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

Real estate investment is one of the more common—and arguably more consistent—avenues to wealth creation, delivering capital appreciation, rental income, and portfolio diversification. Table of Contents Understanding real estate taxes What are the most tax-efficient ownership structures? Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT): A 3.8%

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

expats to further reduce their taxable income by excluding a portion of qualifying housing expenses, such as rent, utilities (excluding TV and internet), insurance, property taxes, and furniture rentals. This article should not be considered tax or legal advice and is provided for informational purposes only.

Taxes

Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 24, 2025

Please discuss your situation with a CPA or qualified tax advisor. Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets The current individual income tax rates and brackets are made permanent. Other miscellaneous items: Mortgage insurance premiums: The deductibility of mortgage insurance premiums will be allowable starting in 2026.

Taxes

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Why considering a client's retirement time horizon and spending flexibility could lead to more accurate (and often higher) safe withdrawal rates than the simpler "4% rule" Four unique risks retirees face when drawing down their assets, from sequence of returns risk to tax risk, and how financial (..)

Financial Advisor

Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Qualified beneficiaries can receive distributions without incurring income taxes, creating a valuable wealth transfer tool. Many financial planners view Roth conversions as a hedge against future tax increases, considering current federal debt levels and projected entitlement spending. What was a Roth IRA recharacterization?

Taxes

Yardley Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s staying disciplined during market volatility or resisting the urge to make impulsive investment decisions, having a professional by your side can help you stay focused on your long-term goals. Time and Efficiency: Managing your finances can be time-consuming, requiring careful planning, research, and ongoing monitoring.

Tax Planning

Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Ensure BOI reporting compliance and remain updated with the latest BOI regulations with a tax advisor from Harness. Harness Tax LLC is affiliated with Harness Wealth Advisers LLC, collectively referred to as “Harness Wealth” Harness Wealth Advisers LLC is a paid promoter, internet registered investment adviser.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Alternative investments offer investors access to startups, real estate, and other non-traditional opportunities beyond stocks and bonds. In this article, well explore all the details of alternative investments, the reasons behind their growth as an investment choice, and how their tax treatment differs from traditional assets.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

MAY 2, 2025

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 million (single) / $27.22

Taxes

Fintoo

JULY 17, 2025

We all want a life where we feel financially safe and secure—where the unexpected doesn’t knock down everything we’ve worked so hard to build. But in today’s unpredictable world, that sense of security can feel fragile. Have you ever asked yourself: If yes, you’re not alone.

Economy

Harness Wealth

MARCH 20, 2025

Home office space deductions Business equipment deductions Travel expense deductions Vehicle mileage deductions Business meal deductions License fee deductions Health insurance deductions Retirement contribution deductions How do I claim home office tax deductions? How Harness can help FAQs Am I eligible for home office tax deductions?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 14, 2025

Fairness: Promote unity by communicating the plan to heirs. Planning for Contingencies: Prepare for unforeseen circumstances, like disability or illness. Ethical Investments: Make investment choices that align with Christian values. Ethical Investments: Align investments with Christian values.

Estate Planning

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2025

They max out a 401(k), skim through Social Security rules, maybe even dabble in stocks, but when retirement day approaches, they realize their savings, insurance, or investment mix just doesn’t add up. A bridge plan for health insurance (since Medicare only begins at 65). And invest in broad, long-term growth vehicles.

Retirement

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

When the clock strikes midnight on that New Year’s Eve, approximately half of the current estate tax protections will vanish, potentially exposing millions in family wealth to a 40% federal tax rate. This article outlines strategic planning options for navigating the sunset provisions ahead.

Estate Planning

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

Banks and investment firms issue 1099-INT forms for interest income, 1099-DIV for dividend payments, and regardless of the amount earned. Self-employed individuals have access to powerful tax-advantaged retirement options. Similarly, health insurance premiums paid as a self-employed person often qualify for special tax treatment.

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