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Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan

Study looks at how the Massachusetts senator's plan would have affected the wealthiest if it had been in place since 1982

A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2019
A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses

Claiming benefits on an ex can speed collection of benefits on a new spouse.

Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
RETIREMENT ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

Lyft founders giving more than 1.5 million shares to donor-advised fund
RETIREMENT TAX AUG 30, 2019
Lyft founders giving more than 1.5 million shares to donor-advised fund

The two transferred some class B shares, which have more voting rights, to class A common stock to make the donation

Low interest rates boost this estate planning strategy
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2019
Low interest rates boost this estate planning strategy

A type of trust known as a GRAT allows for larger tax-free transfers when interest rates are low

Helping clients crack the code on Social Security
RETIREMENT OPINION AUG 27, 2019
Helping clients crack the code on Social Security

It's critical that advisers educate clients about the benefits and trade-offs related to claiming Social Security at various ages.

Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2019
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy

Because they were unconventional, the wills could be challenged.

When to buy Medigap insurance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2019
When to buy Medigap insurance

Rise in Medigap premiums is outpacing Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and the disparity is likely to get worse in 2020.

Social Security rules for nonworking spouses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2019
Social Security rules for nonworking spouses

Worker must claim benefits to trigger the spousal benefit for a mate.

5 reasons to keep some funds in traditional IRAs, even for Roth IRA lovers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2019
5 reasons to keep some funds in traditional IRAs, even for Roth IRA lovers

Clients can use traditional IRAs to realize tax benefits related to medical expenses, business losses and charitable contributions.

IRS sends second round of warnings to crypto investors
RETIREMENT ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2019
IRS sends second round of warnings to crypto investors

Latest batch of letters signal that the agency is increasing its focus on cryptocurrency tax compliance.

Fee-based annuities still require caution, despite IRS olive branch
RETIREMENT RIAS AUG 14, 2019
Fee-based annuities still require caution, despite IRS olive branch

The agency may have fixed a big tax problem for RIAs, but issues remain with many fee-based products.

This new tax rule could be a 'recession bomb'
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2019
This new tax rule could be a 'recession bomb'

Rules around net operating losses would take away a helpful cash infusion for businesses in years when they lose money.

Clients worry about future Social Security cuts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2019
Clients worry about future Social Security cuts

Advisers need to monitor the political landscape and develop backup plans.

IRS delivers 'game changer' for fee-based annuities
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 09, 2019
IRS delivers 'game changer' for fee-based annuities

Agency issued a private letter ruling to Nationwide indicating that pulling an advisory fee from the annuity doesn't create a taxable event.

Wealthy clients likely missed out on pass-through tax deduction
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2019
Wealthy clients likely missed out on pass-through tax deduction

Is your business qualified for the pass-through deduction? Find out and see if you can get it

Social Security and Medicare issues get personal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2019
Social Security and Medicare issues get personal

Forced to slow down, our columnist has a lot to think about concerning her future.

Recession indicator pushed to highest alert since 2007
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2019
Recession indicator pushed to highest alert since 2007

The move follows reports that China is responding to U.S. president's threat of more tariffs.

Advisers resist SECURE Act provision to limit inherited IRAs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2019
Advisers resist SECURE Act provision to limit inherited IRAs

Provision would pay for other aspects of retirement-savings bill.

Crypto tax avoiders face IRS roulette: Confess, or try to hide
RETIREMENT FINTECH AUG 01, 2019
Crypto tax avoiders face IRS roulette: Confess, or try to hide

What should taxpayers do if they get an IRS letter warning that they may owe taxes on their digital holdings?