It may seem that there will always be time to address estate planning. However, a unique opportunity to maximize the amount of wealth that can be tax-efficiently passed to heirs will expire at the end of 2025. Furthermore, legislation could…
Understanding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
The House Ways and Means Committee approved The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, symbolizing a legislative victory for taxpayers, especially small business owners and professionals. This proposed legislation deserves a detailed look due to its…
The Top 12 Tax Scams to Avoid According to the IRS
Fraud. Scam. Phishing. Regardless of what you call these illicit activities, it’s important to protect yourself against the bad players that take advantage of weaknesses for their gain. Not only is it inconvenient, but there’s often a financial cost when…
Secure Act 2.0 Updates Retirement Plans Starting in 2023
The new Secure Act 2.0 legislation expands upon the Secure Act of 2019 with updates to retirement savings plans across the country. Here’s what you need to know. Automatic Enrollment Requirements Plan sponsors of 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be…
6 Options for Easing the Impact of the Massachusetts Millionaire’s Tax
Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMMA In the November 2022 General Election, Voters approved an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution, nicknamed the ‘Millionaire’s Tax.’ Starting in 2023, an additional 4% income tax will be placed on any ‘portion of…
Take Control of Your Legacy: Planning for Generational Wealth Transfer
The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers are incredibly fortunate generations—and so might be their heirs. Cerulli’s U.S. High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Markets 2021 report predicts these generations will transfer $72.6 trillion in assets to heirs and $11.9 trillion to charities through…
Tax-Free Capital Gains: Understanding the Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
Written by: David Cooper, Joseph Bellante, and Mark Trunfio Many high-net-worth individuals are unaware of an incredibly valuable tax incentive: Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, also known as the qualified small business stock gain exclusion. This tax-planning tool…
What is a custody? Learn what family offices need to know about custody arrangements.
Family offices need to understand the definition of a custody and the many arrangements that are possible. In this blog post, we will review the definition of custody, overview the different types, and how they affect your business. Definition of custody On December 30, 2009, the SEC released…