Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
Advisors, Not Firms, Hold the Power Now, Consultant Says
By Jane Wollman Rusoff"Employee models are losing the wealth management war," William Trout of Datos Insights argues.
March 18, 2026
Wade Pfau: Watch Out for These Tax Pitfalls in Clients' Retirement PlanningProper tax planning can mean hundreds of thousands more dollars for clients in retirement, the professor tells ThinkAdvisor.
March 17, 2026
Private Foundations or Donor-Advised Funds? Asking the Right QuestionsHelping clients maximize their philanthropic efforts is an impactful way to build meaningful, lasting relationships.
March 16, 2026
Treasury Secretary Bessent Exits Acting IRS Commissioner RoleThe IRS CEO position is "a fake job," senators told Bessent, stating an IRS Commissioner nomination has yet to be sent.
March 16, 2026
12 Biggest U.S. Mega-Donors to Charity in 2025The Philanthropy 50 counted gifts by donors' family foundations and donor-advised funds but excluded disbursements from them.
March 13, 2026
Mamdani Wants New York's Estate Tax Threshold Cut 90% to $750,000The New York City mayor also wants to raise the state's top estate tax rate from 16% to 50%.
March 11, 2026
New Firm Launching AI Platform to 'Scale Advisor Expertise'WealthStream's technology gives advisors access to senior-level planning insights, supporting the development of next-generation talent.
March 11, 2026
12 Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Buys the LeastWhen taxes and cost of living are considered, this amount doesn't go far in many places, SmartAsset finds.









