Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
Use of Tax Benefits Hampered by Complexity, Uncertainty: Senate Hearing
By Marlene Y. SatterA Senate Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday revealed that poorly understood, confusing and impermanent tax policies muted the effectiveness of beneficial tax policies in ways that affect both businesses and individuals.
March 28, 2011
Federal Budget and Jobs; Securities America Saga—Advisor Briefing for the Week of March 28, 2011Market-moving news of interest to advisors this week: Congress returns to address 2011, 2012 budgets; March unemployment, and the Securities America saga continues.
March 25, 2011
U.S. Economy Challenged After Strong GDP Growth in Q4 2010The U.S. economy, as measured by GDP, grew at an annual rate of 3.1% in the October-December quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
March 25, 2011
France’s Lagarde Pressures Ireland on Corporate Tax RateAs Ireland pressed for a better interest rate on the bailout package it received from the EU and IMF, French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde pushed back.
March 25, 2011
Tax Court Revives Partnership Self Employment Tax DebateA recent Tax Court opinion could revive the debate over how and when limited partners are exempt from self-employment taxes.
March 24, 2011
9 States That Benefit From Higher Gas PricesThe average price of gasoline in the U.S. has increased by almost 75 cents per gallon during the past year, yet only a handful of states will benefit from additional tax revenue, according to a report released Tuesday by the Tax Foundation.
March 21, 2011
Making the Most of Tax SeasonTax time may generate high anxiety for millions of Americans rushing to get their returns filed on time.
March 20, 2011
Making the Most of Tax SeasonTax time may generate high anxiety for millions of Americans rushing to get their returns filed on time.