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Few rush to invest in opportunity zones
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2019
Few rush to invest in opportunity zones

Provision of the 2017 tax overhaul lets investors pay less in taxes on profits that are reinvested in low-income communities.

5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2019
5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season

Advisers can use this information to begin planning for 2019

Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax

The billionaire Democrat joins list of others calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.

Top reasons to file a tax extension
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Top reasons to file a tax extension

The penalty for failing to file exceeds the penalty for failing to pay, and an extension can also help with saving for retirement.

Update on Social Security reform
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2019
Update on Social Security reform

Congressional panel holds hearings, but no action is expected this year.

Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding

The government's second reduction in the penalty threshold this year comes as 2017 tax overhaul leaves many with surprise tax bills.

5 tips for people who don't have the money to pay their tax bill
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 21, 2019
5 tips for people who don't have the money to pay their tax bill

Do file your return, even if you can't afford to pay what you owe.

Blucora to buy another broker-dealer with tax-focused advisers
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2019
Blucora to buy another broker-dealer with tax-focused advisers

Blucora is paying $180 million in stock for 1st Global, with 850 advisers.

Choosing between a retroactive lump sum and a bigger monthly Social Security benefit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
Choosing between a retroactive lump sum and a bigger monthly Social Security benefit

Some retirees can receive up to six months of back benefits.

Be sure your clients use nondeductible IRA contributions correctly
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2019
Be sure your clients use nondeductible IRA contributions correctly

Advisers need to help their clients avoid common tax mistakes that can complicate things later in life.

Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats' tax-the-rich plans
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2019
Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats' tax-the-rich plans

Experts say various Democratic plans for hiking taxes generally come down to increasing the capital gains rate.

Baseball, taxes and retirement destinations
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2019
Baseball, taxes and retirement destinations

New tax rules could affect retirees' relocation decisions.

SALT stays: Limit on deduction for state and local taxes isn't going anywhere
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2019
SALT stays: Limit on deduction for state and local taxes isn't going anywhere

Republicans don't want to tinker with tax reform, and Democrats don't want to be seen giving the wealthy a break.

Future retirees ponder Social Security strategies
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2019
Future retirees ponder Social Security strategies

Delayed claiming decisions will be based, in part, on interest rates.

100% required minimum distributions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2019
100% required minimum distributions

In some cases, the RMD is the entire IRA balance — or more!

Wall Street levy gains steam among Democrats
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2019
Wall Street levy gains steam among Democrats

While legislation proposing a financial transaction tax has been introduced in the House and Senate, it's not likely to be enacted during the Trump administration.

Taxes, investment returns and the new Form 1040
RETIREMENT OPINION MAR 05, 2019
Taxes, investment returns and the new Form 1040

Here are changes that advisers should understand so they can spot possible problems and opportunities for clients.

Financial advisers take issue with Democratic plans to tax the rich
RETIREMENT RIAS MAR 05, 2019
Financial advisers take issue with Democratic plans to tax the rich

As tax proposals become increasingly 'loony tunes,' financial planners grow more nervous about how the plans could affect their clients.

Many wealthy jolted by unpleasant tax shock this season
RETIREMENT TAX MAR 04, 2019
Many wealthy jolted by unpleasant tax shock this season

SALT cap creates pricey problem for rich in some states, most of which lean Democratic.