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7 Midyear Tax Planning Tips for Individuals

Summer is a good time to reflect on tax planning moves that could lower this year's tax bill. It...

Ready, Set, Retire

Have you given any thought to your retirement? Even if you don't expect to retire anytime soon, the...

SECURE 2.0 Changes that Become Effective in 2024

The SECURE 2.0 Act, enacted late in 2022, creates new tax-saving opportunities for retirement...

Spelling Out the Rules for the Net Unrealized Appreciation Tax Break

Are you a small business owner or corporate owner holding appreciated company stock in your 401(k)...

Planning a Graceful (and Profitable) Exit from Your Small Business

At some point, every business owner leaves the company, either voluntarily through retirement or...

Coming Soon: Changes to the 401(k) Plan Participation Rules

Years ago, employers could excludepart-time employees—those who work less than 1,000 hours per...

Update on New Retirement Account Catch-Up Contribution Rules

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Actbrought numerous changes to...

Update on Retirement Account RMDs

If you have a tax-favored retirement account, you generally must take required minimum...

Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Wealthy

Thanks to today's favorable federal gift and estate tax rules, most people haven't amassed enough...

Inflation Boosts Federal Gift and Estate Tax Breaks

Inflation is generally bad news. But a favorable side effect is bigger annual inflation adjustments...