Your Richest Life

JUNE 30, 2023

If you were surprised at tax time this year, then you’re not alone. 2022 tax refunds were about 10 percent smaller than they were last year, and for those who owed money, they tended to owe more than they expected. Taking the time now to make some strategic moves can lead to some significant savings on your taxes for the year.

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 31, 2023

Key Takeaways: As financial professionals, your clients may have questions about The Fair Tax Act, a proposed national sales tax which aims to simplify taxes by taxing consumption, rather than income. At this time of year, your clients may get frustrated with income taxes and think, “there must be a better way.”

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this guide, we explore the four main types of tax professionals and the benefits of working with a tax advisor to help navigate challenging tax scenarios. We’ll dive into what a tax advisor does, and help you make an informed decision about which type of tax professional is right for you.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 25, 2023

Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director of Tax Planning Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC ® , Senior Wealth Planner It’s January, so it’s officially tax season! One of the most common client questions heard by tax preparers is, “So, what do you need from me?” This can result in additional tax owed, plus penalties and interest.

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Advisor Perspectives

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When those changes involve tax law, it is extremely important for clients to meet with their financial professional, tax advisor, and legal advisor to discuss any adjustments that may need to be made to their financial, retirement, or estate plan. Kathryn Wakefield is director of advanced sales at MassMutual.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

When those changes involve tax law, it is extremely important for clients to meet with their financial professional, tax advisor, and legal advisor to discuss any adjustments that may need to be made to their financial, retirement, or estate plan. Kathryn Wakefield is director of advanced sales at MassMutual.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Using a strategy called tax-loss harvesting, you can earn capital gains tax credits on your investment losses. What is Tax-Loss Harvesting? It’s crucial to know that tax-loss harvesting only defers your capital gains taxes; it does not eliminate them. When is the Right Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting?

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Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

When you transfer most assets to a taxable account, there will be income tax, but with company stock, you can take advantage of net unrealized appreciation (NUA). . However, the tax deferral benefit comes at a cost tradeoff. Almost every dollar distributed from a pretax retirement account will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates.

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Carson Wealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding the intricate web of tax implications and identifying tax-efficient strategies is crucial for preserving your fiscal well-being. As you aim to optimize your tax position, here are six common mistakes business owners make when it comes to succession planning tax considerations and how to navigate them.

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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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Carson Wealth

MAY 30, 2023

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes. However, stock compensation, large bonuses, commissions, etc.,

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Darrow Wealth Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

The sale of a business marks a major life event. With many sellers relying on the sale to fund their retirement and lifelong financial goals, getting it right from the start is critical. Getting professional help is key here as trying to negotiate a sale directly with a buyer might be short-sighted.

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Trade Brains

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Tax Loss Harvesting : As an investor, you earn capital gains irrespective of the asset you invest in. While you trade or invest a significant amount of capital and receive good returns, there comes a time when you start worrying about the taxes on those gains. It is called Tax Loss Harvesting. How are Capital Gains Taxed?

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James Hendries

JULY 13, 2023

The Family Business Survey 2023 highlights the most pressing concerns of these enterprises, with high personal tax levels emerging as a top worry for America’s largest private employers. High Persona Tax Levels: A Barrier To Growth Family-owned businesses are crucial to the American economy.

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MarketWatch

MAY 4, 2023

One key issue that needs to be settled is the tax rate for cannabis sales. The House measure calls for an 8% tax on cannabis sales with adjustments every two years, while the Senate proposes a fixed rate of 10%. The state’s current legislative session ends on May 22.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Cost-saving tax planning can be much more difficult to implement after your company is well-established and has reached the stage where an IPO, merger, or acquisition becomes a likely event. The first three options are pass-through entities, so profits and losses are distributed to the owners who are taxed on them.

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MarketWatch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

million in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in the fourth quarter, down from $330.53 Taxable sales of cannabis fell to $1.27 The state recorded zero dollars in cultivation tax in the fourth quarter, compared to $40.1 million in cultivation tax in the year-ago quarter. million in the year-ago period.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

MARCH 16, 2023

As we are now within 30 days of the April 18 tax filing deadline (April 15 falls on a weekend and April 17 is a federal holiday), it is important to begin organizing your documents and creating a plan to file your taxes, if you have not done so already. Filing Late One of the most common mistakes is filing your tax return late.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 31, 2023

The Igloo Company Pudgy Penguin #7625 – source: sothebys.com As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained mainstream popularity, it’s essential to understand the tax implications associated with these crypto assets. Table of contents Introduction to NFTs How are NFTs taxed Taxes when buying NFTs Can NFTs be taxed as collectibles?

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Did you know you can deduct Halloween candy from your taxes? As a business, you can use Halloween candy as a tax write-off if you figure out a way to make it business-related. These gifts help promote your business and build relationships that can boost your sales. It might also be a nice, unexpected (and early!)

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

AUGUST 29, 2022

In 2021, the average tax refund was $3,039. New small business owners may be hopeful for a tax refund, a small gift to invest back into their operations. Not all types of small businesses can receive tax refunds, however. Do small businesses get tax refunds? Different Types of Taxes Businesses Pay. Small potatoes?

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The Big Picture

APRIL 11, 2024

In the 1960 and 70s, Merrill Lynch was bullish on America – they set their sales staff loose trying to sell the American dream to upper-middle class households. And even still, fund fees and taxes remained a major cost element. That powered the decades-long boom that came after the war. Lots of other active managers did well.

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

AUGUST 28, 2022

In 2021, the average tax refund was $3,039. New small business owners may be hopeful for a tax refund, a small gift to invest back into their operations. Not all types of small businesses can receive tax refunds, however. Do small businesses get tax refunds? Small potatoes? Is yours one of them?

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Wealth Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The measure, known as Proposition ULA, boosts the one-time transfer tax to 4 percent for property deals between $5 million and $10 million, and 5.5 The current rate on all sales is 0.45 percent for transactions of $10 million and above.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 22, 2023

Regardless of whether you prepare your taxes yourself or use a professional’s services, it’s a good idea to gather the information and documentation you need well in advance of your actual tax filing date. Below, we’ve listed some key information you need when preparing this year’s taxes.

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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. Filing status and dependents.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By Paul West, Managing Partner, CFP ® , CAP ® , CExP Business owners: do you know that the first $10,000,000 of business sale proceeds could be tax-free? Owing no federal income tax after selling stock may seem far-fetched, but in some instances it’s possible. The date of 9/27/2010 is when the 100% exclusion was enacted.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

We’re here to help guide you through your crypto taxes so you can focus on building, investing and trading. In the United States all profits made from the purchases and sales of crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and NFTs are subject to capital gains taxes (including airdrops).

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MarketWatch

MAY 25, 2023

in premarket trading Thursday, after the discount apparel retailer reported fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue that missed expectations, as lower tax refunds and cooler weather weighed on sales. billion, as same-store sales growth of 4% missed expectations of a 6.3% BURL dropped 1.8% Net income doubled, to $32.7

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 29, 2023

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. And depending on your specific tax situation, you may be paying between 15% and 20% or even more in capital gain taxes.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 25, 2023

riabiz.com) DPL Financial Partners is seeing growth in commission-free annuity sales. morningstar.com) Wealthy couples have some tax levers to pull in retirement. (morningstar.com) A list of the most popular podcasts for financial advisers. linkedin.com) The biz Vestwell just raised a new $125 billion Series D.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

riaintel.com) How to prep an RIA for sale. (fa-mag.com) papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide. (citywire.com) Choreo is buying the wealth management business of BDO USA. investmentnews.com) M&A The RIA model continues to take share. fa-mag.com) Research into how RIAs grow.

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Tobias Financial

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Another financial pain point that significantly impacts our budget is taxes. Whether you typically get a refund or owe a tax bill, there are several moves to consider to increase your chances of tax savings. . Watch how investors can turn stock losses into tax savings here: [link] .

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Ballast Advisors

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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. Tax harvesting is a method of investing that involves buying and selling assets in order to reduce capital gains taxes.

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Carson Wealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

And while the holidays are traditionally a time to reflect on our blessings and help those less fortunate than ourselves, there’s another factor influencing the timing of these donations — and that’s the goal of minimizing a tax bill. Three Tax-Advantaged Donation Strategies to Consider. Create a donor-advised fund (DAF).

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Harness Wealth

AUGUST 17, 2023

In this guide, we’ll dive into all these vital aspects, and outline how Harness Tax can further facilitate your growth and marketing efforts. Table of Contents Understanding Client Ownership and Ethics Can You Take Clients With You When Leaving a Tax Firm? Can You Take Clients With You When Leaving a Tax Firm?

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 28, 2023

If you earn income from various sources throughout the year, such as equity windfalls, venture capital fund distributions, crypto investments, and sales, or small business income, you will need to pay estimated quarterly taxes. Table of Contents What Are Estimated Quarterly Taxes?

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