Tax Planning
The latest news and developments that advisors need to create meaningful tax planning strategies for clients.
Gates Pushing Washington State's 'Tax-the-Rich' Measure
By Marlene Y. SatterWithout a state income tax, Washington is looking to offset severe budget cuts.
September 27, 2010
Tax Issues Take Back Seat to CampaigningCongress is unlikely to be able to complete work on critical tax issues, including the future of the federal estate tax, before it departs to campaign in mid-October.
September 27, 2010
Bill Gates Pushing Washington State’s ‘Tax-the-Rich’ MeasureThe state of Washington, beset by budget cuts as are many states across the nation, is considering a radical step: an income tax on the rich.
September 27, 2010
Brinton Eaton Warns of Big Tax Hikes if Congress Doesn’t ActThe Bush income and estate tax cuts of 2001 are set to expire in three months, and Robert DiQuollo, president of Brinton Eaton, is worried about congressional inaction prior to the November elections.
September 26, 2010
Tax Issues Take Back Seat to CampaigningCongress is unlikely to be able to complete work on critical tax issues, including the future of the federal estate tax, before it departs to campaign in mid-October.
September 26, 2010
Taxes are Not the ProblemThe Census Bureau is reporting that poverty is increasing, income for the middle class is declining and fewer people than ever are covered for health care.
September 23, 2010
National Philanthropic Trust Reaches $2 Billion in Charitable GiftsNational Philanthropic Trust (NPT), a national public charity, announced Thursday that the organization had raised $2 billion in total charitable gifts since its inception in 1996.
September 23, 2010
Senate Finance Committee Examines Lessons of '86 Tax ReformThe Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing on Thursday to discuss lessons from the Tax Reform Act of 1986.