Tax Deductions
News updates about tax deductions advisors should consider for their clients.
Backdoor Roth Closing? 4 Reasons Taxable Accounts Beat IRAs, 401(k)s: Morningstar's Benz
By Ginger SzalaHigh-income retirees may be tempted to boost after-tax IRA contributions, but Morningstar's personal finance expert says there's a better option.
September 09, 2021
SALT Cap Confounds House Democrats Crafting Taxes for Biden PlanThe nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation has estimated that repealing the SALT cap would cut taxes for more than 13 million people.
August 30, 2021
How to Get Tax Breaks for Caring for an Aging Family MemberThose who care for a family member who qualifies as a dependent may be entitled to deduct medical expenses.
August 27, 2021
How a Client's Solo 401(k) Can Become a Mega Backdoor Roth IRAAfter-tax contributions are the key to using this strategy, says Ed Slott & Co. expert Ian Berger.
August 17, 2021
RIAs Took $36M in Excess PPP Loans: StudyIn another study on PPP loan fraud, 45% of loans by fintech lenders were deemed questionable.
August 12, 2021
Could This Trust Replace the Stretch IRA? Jeffrey Levine Weighs 10 Pros, Cons of CRUTsCharitable remainder unitrusts can provide similar benefits for some investors, but there are many caveats, the CPA says.
July 13, 2021
2021 Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: Should Your Client Opt Out?For many Americans, the payments will provide a valuable cash infusion. For others, they could create a tax headache later.
July 02, 2021
In Tax-Loss Harvesting, Step Carefully Through the 'Wash Sale' MinefieldMutual funds and ETFs can cause even bigger headaches, Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling writes.