Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
House Tax Bill Calls for $30,000 SALT, Omits Millionaire Tax
By Eric Wasson, Ari Natter and Nancy CookThe bill aims to cut taxes by over $4 trillion and trim spending by at least $1.5 trillion over a decade.
May 09, 2025
GOP Eyes Endowment Tax HikeRepublicans are reportedly considering boosting the 1.4% endowment tax to rates as high as 14% to 21%.
May 09, 2025
Trump Cautions GOP on Tax Hike for Rich, But He’s ‘OK’ With ItTrump has floated a new 39.6% tax bracket for individuals earning at least $2.5 million.
May 08, 2025
Republicans Mull Raising SALT Cap to $30,000“I’ve heard that number, and I’ve heard others as well,” Speaker Mike Johnson said.
May 08, 2025
What Tax-Free Social Security Benefits Would Really MeanPayments would increase in the short term, but the policy could accelerate insolvency or be challenged in court.
May 07, 2025
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Has an Annuity. Here's How to TellSome clients tell the IRS about their annuities with one form — and the whole world with another.
May 07, 2025
Life Insurance 'Will Not Be a Pay-For' for Tax Bill, Finseca Tells CongressA group for high-end wealth advisors is lobbying for stability in estate tax rules but not for repeal.
May 07, 2025
SALT Republicans Have to Accept ‘Unhappy’ Deal, GOP Chair WarnsThere will be a boost to the $10,000 cap on this deduction, but not as much as some states want.