Financial Symmetry

APRIL 9, 2025

Tax planning might not top everyone’s list of leisure activities, but in the middle of tax season, theres a hidden opportunity. In this episode, we talk about five strategies you can use during tax season to create opportunities to help you reach your financial goals.

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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.

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eMoney Advisor

APRIL 11, 2023

Financial planning and tax planning go hand in hand. Including tax planning as part of your service provides clients a comprehensive view of their finances and helps them achieve their financial goals. Start with Document Sharing The first step is to ask your clients to share their tax documents with you.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

Without proper planning, taxes can unexpectedly take a large bite out of the proceeds, potentially reducing financial security and the legacy. When you understand various exit strategies and their tax implications early, you position yourself to make informed decisions that maximize after-tax value while ensuring a smooth transition.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax deductions can save you thousands annually by reducing your taxable income through legitimate business expenses. Understanding these deductions is more critical than ever as tax laws evolve, presenting new opportunities for savings. Understanding this distinction is crucial for maximizing your tax benefits effectively.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 8, 2024

is the projected future direction of medical care, where, instead of taking a reactive approach to disease and illness, healthcare practitioners instead invest more energy focusing on preventing illness and maintaining good health in the first place through more personalized plans for patients. Specifically, Financial Advice 3.0

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Advisors also can support the backdoor Roth process by communicating with clients' tax preparers about the strategy and why they are recommending it for their mutual client.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

As dynamic as the secondary market may be, secondaries come with complex tax implications that can significantly impact returns if not properly managed. What are the tax implications of secondary transactions? What are the tax challenges in secondary transactions? What tax strategies optimize secondary investments?

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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. What is an RSU?

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful strategy that investors can use to reduce their taxable income. As effective as tax-loss harvesting can be, there are a number of important details that investors need to be aware of in order to implement the strategy successfully while following regulations. How does tax-loss harvesting work?

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Finally, the annual T3/Inside Information Software Survey, which assesses the software programs used by financial advisors, found that tax planning tools are on the rise – with adoption rates jumping from 30% to 43%.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 28, 2025

Private equity and alternative investments create unique tax reporting complexities that demand attention. 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.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

Advisor workflow support solution Hubly has been acquired by Docupace, which suggests that Hubly might have struggled to gain a critical mass of users as a solution to help solve the shortcomings of advisor CRM systems' workflow capabilities – especially given that the price of Hubly was often as much or more expensive than the CRM platforms (..)

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Ballast Advisors

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. Employee matters.

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NAIFA Advisor Today

MAY 12, 2025

Cash balance plans have quickly become one of the most popular options in the defined benefit spacenow representing over 50% of all such plans. Their appeal lies in their flexibility, tax advantages, and ability to help small business owners save more for retirement while reducing taxable income.

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Yardley Wealth Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If your employer offers a Roth 401(k) option, evaluate whether splitting your contributions between traditional and Roth accounts might benefit your long-term tax strategy. Tax Efficiency: A Often Overlooked Opportunity One area where I see clients consistently leaving money on the table is tax planning.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Tax season is upon us, but you can start 2024 off on the right foot with tax planning tips and strategies presented by Mike Valenti, Director, Tax Planning and Tom Fridrich , Carson Group Manager & Sr.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Income shifting (also known as income splitting) may be defined as dividing income in a way that lowers overall taxes. When using these methods to shift income to a child, it’s always important to bear in mind the kiddie tax. Timing the receipt of your income can also help you lower your taxes.

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Tobias Financial

AUGUST 27, 2024

Significant changes are on the horizon with the upcoming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025. The anticipated sunset of some important provisions presents a great opportunity to start discussing steps we can take to prepare. Income Tax Changes Understand the specific changes in income tax rates and deductions.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While these can be avoided, there is another cash outflow that can considerably lower your savings and returns and is also hard to avoid – tax. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. Tax evasion is a crime, and missing tax payments can lead to legal hassles that can be hard to get out of.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. One of the Roth IRA’s most compelling features?

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For instance, the Heath Walters Institute offers on-demand tax planning and support for financial advisors who want to better serve their high-net-worth clientele.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The rise of remote work and digital nomadism has made FEIE a common tax minimization strategy for Americans living abroad. What is the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)? Financial and lifestyle considerations of living abroad The importance of professional tax advice for expats FAQs about the FEIE What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 9, 2025

Backdoor strategies are retirement contribution methods that allow individuals to bypass income limits and contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The strategies typically involve making after-tax contributions to a traditional IRA or 401(k), then converting those funds into a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k). Complex setup process.

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Tobias Financial

JULY 5, 2024

In a recent CNBC article, our Wealth Advisor, Catalina Franco-Cicero, MS, CFP®, CTS , was quoted on the topic of tax strategies during periods of unemployment. However, a period of lower income in 2024 could present valuable tax planning opportunities.

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

These numbers show an opportunity for tax practices to build deeper, meaningful relationships with their clients, helping them to navigate some of life’s most challenging financial decisions. And you’ll see in our Q&A below, that tax advisors can bring estate planning into the conversation early on in a client relationship.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is a state-level tax mechanism designed to sidestep the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit. Allowing a pass-through entity to pay state income taxes directly, PTET effectively shifts the tax burden from individual owners to the business itself.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Key Takeaways: The Harness Marketplace allows your tax firm to be paired with high-value tax clients whose unique needs align with your expertise. The Harness Marketplace attracts employees, founders, and investors in tech, healthcare, management consulting, and other high-earning industries who need help managing complex tax needs.

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

The start of a new year presents opportunities for clients to make positive changes for their financial futures. According to a recent Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute®, only 20% of non-retired investors have confidence in their retirement plans despite market volatility.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We recently connected with Michael Paley, Chief Operating Officer of Klingman & Associates , for a Q&A on how tax advisors can collaborate with wealth managers to better serve clients. Q: How can tax advisors align with the work of wealth advisors? Unlike an endowment, taxes really matter.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 12, 2025

tax industry is currently in a tight corner, grappling with a major talent shortage. This widening gap between the demand for skilled tax professionals and the available supply presents considerable challenges for tax firms of all sizes. Table of Contents What are the causes of the tax advisor shortage?

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 5, 2024

“Until I found Harness, starting my own tax practice wasn’t an option that I was seriously considering.” Due to Mr. Maddox’s relationship with Harness as a tax adviser on the platform, material conflicts of interest may arise. Maddox’s relationship with Harness as a tax adviser on the platform, material conflicts of interest may arise.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JULY 21, 2022

This is the time to do comprehensive financial planning: retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning and estate planning. Growth is where she begins designing her new life and starts exploring the possibilities.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 9, 2025

Successful tax advisory practices dont happen by chancetheyre the result of many years’ worth of hard work. Most importantly, tax practices are built on strong client relationships and specialized knowledge. Succession planning for tax practices, therefore, is as delicate a process as it is important.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 8, 2023

If you’re focused on financial wellness, you’re also working on your long-term goals, and as a result, you are likely to enjoy both your present and your future more. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax planning or legal advice.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In addition to this, you can save more and plan for more significant purchases with greater ease. The tax liabilities for married couples filing their taxes jointly will differ from single individuals and those filing individually. Married couples can file their taxes jointly under the filing status of married filing jointly.

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