Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
IRS Launches Direct File
By Melanie WaddellThe Treasury Department estimates that one-third of federal tax returns could be prepared using the pilot program.
March 11, 2024
12 Tax Changes in Biden's Second-Term AgendaBiden is seeking higher levies on investors and large businesses, while preserving some of his rival's cuts.
March 11, 2024
Biden Floats Net Investment Income Tax Hike in New BudgetThe administration hopes to squeeze $84 billion out of trusts, and a little out of private placement life insurance.
March 11, 2024
Biden's 2025 Budget Continues Fight Against Mega RothsThe proposal might limit rollovers into Roth IRAs and require some IRA holders to take big distributions.
March 11, 2024
Biden's $7.3T Budget Sets Up Tax Fight With TrumpNew services, middle-class tax breaks and price controls would be funded by higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
March 11, 2024
9 Things to Know About IRA Beneficiaries Under the Secure ActWhen it comes to inherited IRAs, different types of beneficiaries are subject to different withdrawal rules.
March 10, 2024
How Your Clients Get Taxed on Sold Life InsuranceIf the seller gets a good price, some of the proceeds may be taxable.
March 08, 2024
BlackRock to Buy $4.8B SpiderRock Advisors to Boost SMA BusinessThe deal will help BlackRock meet growing demand for tax management and personalization, a wealth exec says.