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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.

Tax incentive for those who can afford to purchase a fancy jet
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 27, 2019
Tax incentive for those who can afford to purchase a fancy jet

SALT cap will affect nearly 10.9 million people
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 26, 2019
SALT cap will affect nearly 10.9 million people

Treasury inspector general estimates those taxpayers have a total of $323 billion in state and local tax bills they won't be able to deduct.

Opportunity-zone investments — are they right for your clients?
RETIREMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2019
Opportunity-zone investments — are they right for your clients?

They offer a range of potential tax benefits, but may not be for everyone.

Should you name a trust as an IRA beneficiary?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2019
Should you name a trust as an IRA beneficiary?

Is naming beneficiaries outright or naming a trust as an IRA beneficiary better for your clients? Find out in this article

RETIREMENT TAX FEB 20, 2019
Democrats have a game plan for taxing the rich more

New progressive wing of the Democratic party is zooming in on biggest earners in effort to tackle rising inequality.

UBS ordered to pay more than $5.1 billion in French tax case
RETIREMENT WIREHOUSES FEB 20, 2019
UBS ordered to pay more than $5.1 billion in French tax case

Bank was found guilty of helping French clients hide assets from tax authorities.

2019 is a key year for Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2019
2019 is a key year for Social Security

Those turning 66 this year are the last group eligible for the spousal claiming strategy.