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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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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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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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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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. Consider early retirement tax planning.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 5, 2024

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Talon Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even though retirees have contributed throughout their careers, a portion of those benefits could still be taxed, depending on your total income. Here’s how it breaks down for 2023-2024: If a couple’s total retirement income is between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50% of Social Security benefits could be taxable.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The post Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners 2025 appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners in 2025. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore proven strategies to help you minimize tax liability while staying compliant with current regulations.

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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

April 15 marks the IRS tax return filing deadline for 2025. Although this is the traditional tax filing deadline, given the spate of recent natural disasters (such as the California wildfires and Hurricane Milton), the IRS is granting certain filing and payment extensions beyond this date.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management. Proper tax planning can save your business money and ensure compliance with regulations. More importantly, be prepared to pay the proper taxes throughout the year.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And as 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight 25 of the most popular and insightful articles that were featured throughout the year (that you might have missed!).

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

Freelancers and contractors may enjoy greater flexibility and independence than full-time employees, however, this autonomy brings increased tax responsibility. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers and independent contractors are responsible for managing their own tax obligations, which can be a complex process.

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why does tax planning matter for your retirement plan? Brian talks through the difference it can make and why you should pay attention to it now as a part of your financial plan. When it comes to taxes, should you use the same person that files taxes to do tax planning and retirement planning for you?

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that digital estate planning platform Wealth.com has raised a whopping $30 million in Series A funding, following on the heels of Vanilla's follow-on $20M capital round just a few months ago – which on the one hand reflects the anticipated enthusiasm for solutions that can help advisors efficiently (..)

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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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Yardley Wealth Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Retirement Planning: Looking Beyond the Basics For 2025, it’s essential to think beyond the standard “maximize your 401(k)” advice. While that remains important, consider diversifying your retirement strategy. While that remains important, consider diversifying your retirement strategy.

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Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 21, 2025

While a Roth conversion may never make sense for some individuals, for others, early retirement years may be the best time to convert pre-tax accounts to tax-free Roth. Your current and projected future tax rate is often a main component of the decision, but there are other considerations and benefits as well.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 17, 2023

How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. There are also Roth 401(k)s that have a similar tax treatment but are subject to some different rules.

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Advisor Perspectives

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retirement plan savers looking to mitigate the risk of higher taxes in the future may benefit from making after-tax contributions to employer plans, which may be transferred to Roth accounts. Our Bill Cass details a “mega backdoor” Roth strategy.

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The IRS has released the 2023 contribution limits for retirement plans and other cost-of-living adjustments. The agency also released tax brackets for ordinary income and long-term capital gains. Income Limits for Tax-Deductible IRA Contributions & Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility. Income Tax Rates in 2023.

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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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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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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).

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 12, 2023

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to consider tax optimization strategies to minimize your tax liabilities. Here are three key ways to optimize taxes in retirement, based on information from sources published between 2022 and 2023.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 15, 2023

Financial planning can be complicated. Have you thought about taxes or estate planning or when to withdraw and from where? From retirement income to tax strategies on an investment property, Brian shares what options you might have. (0:12) 4:06) Tax planning plays a key role in financial planning. (7:42)

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last year’s considerable losses and market fluctuations underscore the need for clients to assess their retirement plans to ensure it aligns with their objectives, financial situations, timelines, and attitudes toward market volatility. You can help them start the year right by conducting a retirement checkup.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 28, 2023

Your retirement income plan may be sending up bubbles, too, whether around Social Security, retirement account distributions, taxes or somewhere else – and these holes need to be patched up right away. So, to help your retirement plan be more airtight, let’s look at a few of the common leaks.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 21, 2023

One of those options might be to set up a defined contribution plan such as a 401(k). [1] 1] A 401(k) will allow you to set aside some of your assets into a tax-advantaged account that can have market exposure and the potential to grow over time. [2] 4] This is a tax-advantaged account, much like a 401(k). [5]

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The IRS has released the 2024 contribution limits for retirement plans and other cost-of-living adjustments.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If you have time to dig into the details, here’s a primer on what you can do after maxing out a 401(k) including the tax advantages of each account type. If you have time to dig into the details, here’s a primer on what you can do after maxing out a 401(k) including the tax advantages of each account type.

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Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

The post Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. Life happens. You buy a business.

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Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

The post Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning. In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. . Tax-Planning Possibilities.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 19, 2025

When it comes to choosing a business structure, understanding the tax implications is crucial. However, the tax treatment of a C Corp is distinct and can be complex, requiring careful consideration and planning. However, the tax treatment of a C Corp is distinct and can be complex, requiring careful consideration and planning.

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