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Financial Advisor July 2006 Eric L. Reiner |
Tax Law Begets Opportunities Affluent clients decidedly benefit from changes wrought by the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act signed into law in May, and that's good news for the financial advisory profession. But will your practice prosper, or your competitor's? |
Financial Advisor October 2008 Eric L. Reiner |
Thinking Ahead A client who's portfolio has suffered a particularly bad flogging may at least be able to benefit from some thoughtful tax planning. |
On Wall Street December 1, 2010 Susan L. Hartman |
Tactics For 2011 With Congress still in session at press time, there may be more than a few changes to the 2010 and 2011 federal income tax yet to come. |
Financial Planning October 1, 2009 Donald Jay Korn |
The Tax Dance In 2009, year-end planning may be anything but straightforward because of the extraordinary events of 2008 and the uncertain prospects for future tax rates. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2006 Donald Jay Korn |
Happy Endings Financial advisors, this year new laws provide potential payoffs, as well as pitfalls, for December tax planning. Charitable Strategies... Gift-Tax Exclusions... Retirement Planning... |
Financial Advisor October 2007 Eric L. Reiner |
Shifting Winds Year-end planning straddles the tax code's moving parts. |
Financial Planning February 1, 2010 Dan Moisand |
Set Investors Straight The three sacred cows of personal finance are dollar cost averaging (DCA), tax-loss harvesting, and Roth conversions. |
Financial Planning February 1, 2013 Ilana Polyak |
15 Tax Moves for Right Now The eleventh-hour tax deal reached in Washington will require some new strategies for advisors and their clients. |
Financial Advisor October 2005 Eric L. Reiner |
Year-End Tax Planning? Think AMT Knowledgeable financial advisors can cut their clients' tax bills. To avoid making recommendations whose benefits are quashed by AMT, advisors need to be familiar with the deductions disallowed by the alternative tax system. |
The Motley Fool January 14, 2010 |
6 Things Investors Should Know About Taxes Minimize the amount you have to pay on different types of investments. |
Financial Advisor October 2006 Eric L. Reiner |
Year-End Tax Planning, Take 2006 Advisors Put Charitable Strategies at the Head of This Year's Checklist... Look For Losses, And Tax-Cheap Gains... Retirement Account Strategies... Look Ahead... |
Financial Planning January 1, 2013 Ed Slott |
Cut Taxes for 2013 A portion of the health care law could carry some unpleasant surprises for high-income taxpayers. |
Financial Advisor October 2010 Eric L. Reiner |
The Waiting Game Advisors want to know what tax rules 2011 will bring. |
On Wall Street April 1, 2011 Susan L. Hartman |
Tax Tips For This Year And Next Tax-aware advisors are preparing to counsel investors on everything, from the short-term nature of tax breaks, to maximizing cash flows and retirement plan distribution planning. |
The Motley Fool April 4, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Stocks for Your IRA With time running out to make an IRA contribution for the 2007 tax year, you'll need to get on the ball. Here are a few tips for picking the best stocks for your new IRA. |
Financial Advisor November 2007 Marla Brill |
Sunset On The Horizon Tax relief that appeals to investors could soon be a thing of the past. |
Financial Advisor November 2009 Eric L. Reiner |
You Make The Call The decision to switch clients to Roth is anything but clear. |
The Motley Fool September 15, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Cash In and Pay Nothing! Largely hidden within the capital gains rates is a provision that calls for an even lower capital gains rate for those in the first two tax brackets, for some as low as 0%. |
Investment Advisor October 2007 Susan L. Hirshman |
Love Those Taxes! Here are the latest ways to use tax issues to build financial advisory client relationships. |
Investment Advisor July 2006 Melanie Waddell |
The Playing Field: Extension Explication Good and bad news -- and uncertainty -- from the new tax bill. Financial advisors, take note. |
Financial Advisor June 2010 Eric L. Reiner |
Coming Down The Pike Health-care reform gave birth to new income tax laws that are crying for attention. |
Financial Planning June 1, 2007 David E. Adler |
Seeking Tax Alpha Advisors can't control the performance of the investments they choose for their clients, but they do have some control over the taxes those investments will generate. A few smart asset-location decisions will increase a portfolio's real return. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2012 Donald Jay Korn |
Bracket Blues About 30 years ago, all Social Security benefits were tax-free. That's history, but there are still many ways planners can crack the tax code and save money for seniors and disabled clients. |
Financial Planning January 5, 2008 Donald Jay Korn |
Zero Can Be Positive High-income clients who want to avoid tax on investment income can put their money into municipal bonds and funds for tax-exempt interest. As of 2008, there's a new way to get a break. |
Financial Advisor September 2008 Kenneth P. Brier |
Political Winds With current low tax rates on capital gains and dividends likely targets in any tax debate, it may be a good time for advisors and their clients to consider taking action. |
On Wall Street June 1, 2010 E. Thomas Foster Jr. |
The Myths and Realities of Roth IRA Conversions Think the conversion privilege is just a one-year opportunity? Think again. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2008 Jeanne Lee |
Taxes: Going Up? After President-elect Obama takes office, many experts expect an increase in capital gains and income tax rates for high-net-worth individuals. Advisors might want to consider examining the potential impact of higher rates on clients' portfolios and retirement strategies. |
Investment Advisor May 2008 Melanie Waddell |
Introducing the Wealthy to Roth IRAs Advisors take heed: The income limit on participants in Roth IRAs disappears in 2010. |
The Motley Fool August 24, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Relieve Your Tax Burden: Part 2 Tax-favored accounts like Roth IRAs, qualified retirement plans, and 529 plans present some useful options to investors. Here's a guide to the quirks of less aggressive investment accounts. |
BusinessWeek November 24, 2003 Ellen Hoffman |
A Tax Ambush? Before Dec. 31, do a dry run to see if you're liable for the alternative minimum tax. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2010 Ed Slott |
Just Do It Many clients are still sitting precariously on the fence, trying to decide whether a 2010 Roth conversion makes sense. |
The Motley Fool December 3, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
The January Effect Won't Save You If you're looking forward to the New Year to bring your portfolio a much-needed relief rally, prepare to be disappointed. |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Hidden Cost of Roth Conversions Raising your taxable income can cause collateral damage on your taxes. |
Financial Advisor October 2004 Eric L. Reiner |
Year-End Tax Strategies, Edition 2004 AMT (alternative minimum tax) and historically low tax rates demand advisors' attention. |
Financial Planning October 1, 2005 John Nersesian |
The Stealth Tax Millions of middle-class clients are falling into the alternative minimum tax (AMT) trap. Here's how financial advisers can help lower clients' total tax bills. |
The Motley Fool November 10, 2006 Roy Lewis |
Plan Before It's Too Late! Year-end tax-planning tips for 2006. |
Financial Advisor March 2011 Eric L. Reiner |
Biding Time The 2010 Tax Relief Act offers opportunities for clients and prolonged uncertainty for advisors. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2005 Julian Block |
The Retirement Tax Here's how to calculate the tab for those who receive Social Security benefits-and for those who pay them. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2005 Julian Block |
2010: The Taxes We'll Pay This is a golden age for investors, at least as far as taxes are concerned. Looking ahead, there are several ways your clients can take advantage of today's tax rules and prepare for tomorrow's. |
Financial Advisor October 2011 Eric L. Reiner |
Forge Ahead Tax planning lies in the eerie shadow of the deficit-reduction talks. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2005 Donald Jay Korn |
The Devil's Alternative Savvy planning can shave a few points from the alternative minimum tax, a numbers game where the house always wins. |
Financial Planning October 1, 2011 Donald Jay Korn |
Age Is Just a Number Clients must withdraw at least certain amounts from their retirement accounts when they reach the age specified under the tax code. Those trying to skip complying face a 50% penalty on any shortfall. |
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Are Your Taxes Ready for 2005? Here are some tips to consider while preparing for the new year. |
The Motley Fool August 20, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Deduct IRA Losses? In Some Cases If the market has made a dent in your retirement account, there are instances when you may deduct the losses. |
The Motley Fool May 23, 2006 Roy Lewis |
Surprise! More New Tax Rules The IRS changes just keep coming. Earlier this month, the House and Senate passed HR 4297, The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. Here are some of the highlights of the new law. |
Financial Advisor September 2012 Eric L. Reiner |
Jive Talkin' Even if the next president carries out his tax proposals, the economic impact could be different from what's promised. |
Registered Rep. May 21, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
Six Questions to Ask Before Rolling Over a Retirement Account Casually and carelessly moving all of the money from a client's 401(k) or 403(b) to a self-directed IRA can mean lost opportunities, higher taxes, and unnecessary costs to the client. |
The Motley Fool January 26, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Nondeductible IRAs: Worth the Hassle? Why lock up your money without a good benefit? For high-income individuals who are covered by a retirement plan at work there's a type of IRA that you don't hear much about. |
Registered Rep. March 25, 2010 Jerry Gleeson |
Don't panic. Health-care Tax Impact Years Off Your clients may fear a huge tax bite after President Obama signed historic health care legislation into law this week. You can reassure them. |
The Motley Fool January 8, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Right Way to Invest Your Roth Make your Roth a key part of your financial strategy. |