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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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Tax Planning During Stock Market Volatility

Harness Wealth

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell is a full-service accounting and advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region in the Harness Wealth Advisor network. Below are some insights from Richard Morris, Executive Vice President and Director of Tax Services, and Alex Seleznev, Senior Investment Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of MBI, LLC.

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Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Ballast Advisors

What are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Certain tax benefits may be available if you can claim an individual as a dependent. Family tax planning. Filing status and dependents.

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Is Tax Loss Harvesting Worth It?

Ballast Advisors

How you treat those losses come tax time can mean a lot in the long run of your financial plan. Good portfolio management focuses on after tax rate of returns,” says Ballast Advisors Managing partner Paul Parnell. Basic principles of tax harvesting. You have until Dec. 31 to harvest the losses,” says Parnell.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 18, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Retail sales, also reported on Thursday, were disappointing, rising less than expected and adding to the inflation angst. Existing Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. .

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Weekly Market Insights – April 22, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

A bit of good news punctuated an otherwise sour Monday, as a stronger-than-expected retail sales report showed consumers were spending despite rising inflation. Retail sales increased 0.7% New Home Sales. Pending Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities.

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Weekly Insights – December 25, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

in November, reaching levels not seen since May, while existing home sales rebounded 0.8%, reversing five straight months of declines. Existing home sales have been hurt by low inventory since many homeowners with low-rate mortgages are hesitant to move and take on a higher-rate mortgage. New home construction rose 14.8% Armed Forces.

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