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Friday, Feb 04, 2022

What’s Your IRA Really Worth?

Background: Tax-deferred Accounts Tax-deferred retirement accounts, like IRAs and traditional 401(k)s, are only one piece of the retirement plan puzzle. While there are other important pieces, these accounts tend to […]

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Wednesday, Feb 09, 2022

“I have a tax preparer, so I have a tax planner.”

No one goes to an urgent care center complaining that the Family Doctor can’t also do open-heart surgery. We all understand that “doctor” is a general term.   Depending on […]

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Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022

How to Use a Client’s Tax Return to Map Financial Success

When advising clients on taxes financial advisors must remember that education and action are both critical.

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Monday, Feb 28, 2022

There is No Such Thing as a Tax Write Off

A write-off is an incredibly misleading nickname for an expense that can help lower your taxable income. It is not a magic trick that suddenly makes something free.

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Thursday, Mar 03, 2022

5 Reasons Software Can’t be Trusted

“Well, the software let me do it.” This sounds more like something you’d hear from siblings fighting than from a professional. Unfortunately, taxpayers, tax preparers, and financial advisors all have […]

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Thursday, Mar 10, 2022

Do You Actually Have An Inherited IRA?

Words matter. At times distinctions may seem trivial, but how we think about certain topics can influence the action we take. When it comes to being the beneficiary of an […]

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Thursday, Mar 17, 2022

Backdoor Roth Contributions – What Could Go Wrong?

For some taxpayers, so-called “backdoor” Roth contributions can be a great way to fill an investment bucket that will grow tax free. Tax free is everyone’s favorite kind of money but the […]

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Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022

Advisors’ Guide to Capital Gains Taxes and Tax-Loss Harvesting

Unlike income from working a job or operating a business, which is subject to tax as it is earned, capital gains and losses are unique in that taxpayers can choose when to recognize a taxable transaction.

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