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House Democrats pushing for SALT say they will vote for Biden tax bill
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2022
House Democrats pushing for SALT say they will vote for Biden tax bill

Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Tom Suozzi and Mikie Sherrill, who have led efforts to include an increase to the $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local tax, will support bill.

Tax bill would empower IRS to collect hundreds of billions of dollars from wealthy Americans
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2022
Tax bill would empower IRS to collect hundreds of billions of dollars from wealthy Americans

A much better-funded Internal Revenue Service would be equipped with new auditors and technology to uncover tax avoidance.

Republicans attack stock-buyback tax as threat to retirement savings
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2022
Republicans attack stock-buyback tax as threat to retirement savings

The provision is part of the Inflation Reduction Act the Senate approved over the weekend and the House will take up this week.

Two ways to reverse a Social Security claiming decision
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 05, 2022
Two ways to reverse a Social Security claiming decision

Beware of accidentally disenrolling in Medicare. If you keep Medicare coverage, you will need to pay your premiums directly to CMS.

Confusion over Social Security taxes and earning limits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2022
Confusion over Social Security taxes and earning limits

Social Security's earnings restrictions disappear once individuals reach their full retirement age, but FICA taxes on income do not.

Proposed end of carried interest would mean tax hike for rich Wall Streeters
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2022
Proposed end of carried interest would mean tax hike for rich Wall Streeters

The tax deal in the Senate would eliminate the tax break used by private equity and hedge fund managers.

Sen. Joe Manchin rebuffs changes to SALT deduction
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 28, 2022
Sen. Joe Manchin rebuffs changes to SALT deduction

Several House Democrats have said their support of any tax-code changes is contingent on raising the SALT cap.

Inflation, Covid stoking retirement savings fears, says Nationwide survey
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2022
Inflation, Covid stoking retirement savings fears, says Nationwide survey

Two-thirds of Americans worry more now than they did last year about their retirement income, and 70% are concerned that Social Security will run out of funding.

Two essential retirement guides for women
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2022
Two essential retirement guides for women

Financial planning pioneers share their experiences and wisdom on the challenges of retirement.

Wealthy business owners are at center of fight over Biden’s tax plan
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2022
Wealthy business owners are at center of fight over Biden’s tax plan

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s tax plan is key to the Democrats’ economic package.

Social Security COLA could top 10% in 2023
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2022
Social Security COLA could top 10% in 2023

Current inflationary trends point to the biggest benefit increase in 41 years, with June CPI showing a 9.1% jump over the last 12 months.

Social Security tax tips for the self-employed
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2022
Social Security tax tips for the self-employed

Advisers often ask whether there's a way to minimize payroll taxes for small-business owners while maximizing future Social Security benefits.

Massachusetts orders Vanguard to repay investors $5.5 million for TDF taxes
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2022
Massachusetts orders Vanguard to repay investors $5.5 million for TDF taxes

Vanguard lowered the account minimum for an institutional target-date fund, causing a migration from the retail TDF, leaving those who held onto it in taxable accounts with a big capital gains bill.

Social Security program needs reform now
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2022
Social Security program needs reform now

Congress continues to ignore the fact that Social Security's trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2035, which would result in a 20% cut in benefits.

What millennials should expect from Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2022
What millennials should expect from Social Security

A projected 20% benefit cut in 2035 could significantly reduce lifetime income for younger workers, according to a new paper from HealthView Services.

Generating tax alpha takes much more than tax harvesting
RETIREMENT OPINION JUN 22, 2022
Generating tax alpha takes much more than tax harvesting

Other practices that help limit investors' taxes include asset location, rebalancing and maximizing retirement income.

Senate Finance Committee to take up massive retirement savings bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2022
Senate Finance Committee to take up massive retirement savings bill

The measure would raise the required minimum distribution age, increase catch-up contributions for people between 60 and 63, and enable workers to withdraw emergency funds from plans, among its many provisions.

Beware of incorrect advice about claiming Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2022
Beware of incorrect advice about claiming Social Security benefits

Filing for benefits online can help individuals avoid faulty guidance from well-meaning Social Security Administration reps.

Senate GOP proposal offers investment tax relief to fight inflation
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2022
Senate GOP proposal offers investment tax relief to fight inflation

The bill would more than double the 0% tax bracket for long-term capital gains and dividends, but its political prospects in the Democratic-controlled Congress are cloudy.

401(k) plans are failing middle-class Americans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2022
401(k) plans are failing middle-class Americans

A new study finds that tax incentives for saving for retirement primarily benefit high-income households.