A Guide to Tax Efficient Investing
Taxes are a big part of life, most notably in that rush to file your...
A Guide to Tax Efficient Investing
Tax Planning
How Much of Your Social Security Income is Taxable?
How Much of Your Social Security Income is Taxable?
Is my social security taxable? How much will I pay? Is there anything I can do? These are very common questions when thinking about your retirement income plan. Here's what you need to know.
Success Story – Help Your Beneficiary Reduce Taxes on an Inherited IRA
Success Story – Help Your Beneficiary Reduce Taxes on an Inherited IRA
Patty and Steve want to leave a $1 million IRA to support their daughter with steady income but are worried about loss to taxes. Learn how they can use creative estate planning to reduce taxes and increase their impact.
What’s In (and What’s out) in Biden’s Tax Plan
What’s In (and What’s out) in Biden’s Tax Plan
The Biden administration’s third draft of the Build Back Better Act...
2022 Contribution Limits for 401(k)s, IRAs and More
2022 Contribution Limits for 401(k)s, IRAs and More
2021 retirement plan contributions have been released and, while the majority of limits are unchanged, there are a few updates to note. Here’s a summary!
3 Biggest Risks Facing Your Investment Plan
3 Biggest Risks Facing Your Investment Plan
When thinking of investment risk, market risk is just one type of risk to address. What else should you consider? Here are three risks you should account for in your investment plan.
What to Do (and Not Do) for Year-end Planning, Tax Reform & Q3 in Review
What to Do (and Not Do) for Year-end Planning, Tax Reform & Q3 in Review
With income and estate tax changes on the horizon, consider these strategies to adapt your planning if reform is passed. But don't let the tax tail wag the planning dog!
5 Tips to Avoid Common S Corporation Mistakes
5 Tips to Avoid Common S Corporation Mistakes
The S Corporation has become one of the most popular entities for small business owners because it offers many of the protections of incorporation without being subject to some of taxes faced by other kinds of companies. But with all its benefits, we find a few mistakes that many business owners make. We collaborated with Chet Syversen, owner of Curated Accounting, to bring you 5 tips to avoid these common mistakes.
I’m 73 and Don’t Need My RMDs…What Should I Do?
I’m 73 and Don’t Need My RMDs…What Should I Do?
6 ways to use required IRA and 401(k) distributions you don't need to save taxes and make an impact on loved ones and causes you care about.
How to Prepare for the Biden Income Tax Increases
How to Prepare for the Biden Income Tax Increases
The Biden administration has proposed a variety of tax changes. Revisions to income taxes are likely to affect many taxpayers. Here’s a summary of the most notable proposals and strategies to consider if they are passed into law.
How to Prepare for the Biden Estate Tax Increases
How to Prepare for the Biden Estate Tax Increases
The Biden administrations has proposed big tax law changes, with some of the most sweeping changes being made to taxes on assets passed on at death, often called estate taxes. Here’s a summary of the most notable proposals and strategies to consider if they are passed into law.
Washington’s New 7% Capital Gain Tax Explained and How to Avoid It
Washington’s New 7% Capital Gain Tax Explained and How to Avoid It
Washington State's 7% capital gain tax has been signed into law and survived legal challenge in the WA State supreme court. Here's what you need to know and what you can do to prepare!
3 Tips to Maximize Your HSA
3 Tips to Maximize Your HSA
Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, can be a great way to pay for healthcare expenses and save taxes. And, with these 3 tips, you can significantly increase your HSA's impact.
Out of Your Estate, Not Out of Reach
Out of Your Estate, Not Out of Reach
Can we reduce our estate tax bill without losing access to our assets? When properly coordinated, strategies like these can help move assets out of your estate without putting them entirely out of reach!
The Biden Tax Plan, 2020 Lessons Learned & What to Expect in 2021
The Biden Tax Plan, 2020 Lessons Learned & What to Expect in 2021
2020 presented many challenges, but also opportunities and lessons learned. As we turn the page and look to 2021, we’ll look at 2020 lessons learned and what to expect in 2021.