Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
IRS Posts LTCI Issuer Rehabilitation Letter Ruling
By Allison BellThe transaction should not affect the policyholders' federal income taxes, according to an IRS senior counsel.
September 01, 2022
Republicans Need to Get Serious About Social SecurityThe taboo against questioning the program has discouraged serious thought about how to reform it.
August 31, 2022
Up Next at Supreme Court: How Much Tax Pain Should Expats Face?The U.S. is unique in the level of tax torment it imposes on citizens abroad. But the justices could show mercy.
August 30, 2022
5 Reasons Affluent Clients Might Need Long-Term Care InsurancePaying for care with their own assets could have steep tax and estate planning consequences.
August 30, 2022
What to Do When Your Soon-to-Retire Client Needs to Save More: Advisors' AdviceWe asked advisors how they help clients 5 to 10 years from retirement play catch-up on savings.
August 26, 2022
Debate: When Is Workplace Health Insurance 'Unaffordable'?Two professors discuss the likely effects of reducing the income threshold for an Affordable Care Act tax credit.
August 25, 2022
The New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit: Mind the DetailsThis Inflation Reduction Act tax break comes with income limitations, and not every electric vehicle will qualify.
August 24, 2022
IRS Will Wipe Away $1.2B in Late Fees From PandemicThe tax agency will automatically issue the refunds or credits for most of the fees to 1.6 million taxpayers by Sept. 30.