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The agency recently estimated a gap of $381 billion in unpaid tax from 2011-‘13, which equates to roughly 14.2% never being submitted.

The Secure Act was designed to expand retirement savers’ options but it has subsequently all-but-eliminated the stretch IRA for beneficiaries. It's on advisors to make clients aware of the major change.

Knowledgeably navigating 401(k) and IRA movements can have a massive impact on tax burdens — and the client relationship.

"Keep records and watch the statute of limitations. The usual IRS statute of limitations is three years after you file your tax return," an expert writes.

Adjusting a federal income tax return depends on personal tax circumstances, “such as the materiality of the error,” an expert says.

Clients who have yet to make withholding adjustments to cover their tax liability still have time to avoid the extra burden.

Clients who own a business may be eligible for a 20% deduction as a result of tax overhaul. For those who don’t qualify, there are other savvy strategies

The funds may be gaining traction among older investors with significant assets, but rarely live up to their billing.

The 2017 Republican tax law approximately doubled the estate and gift tax exemption.

Technology, declining budgets and other factors are radically changing how and which tax returns get looked at.

Despite recent tax law changes, recharacterizations are still possible and can prove a valuable strategy to correct such missteps.

Buyout amounts are high right now, but there are many other factors to consider when guiding your client to the right choice.

Payouts from pensions and tax-deferred accounts are usually not taxed in states without a state income tax or with levies only on interest and dividends.

Since 2011, when Occupy Wall Street protesters rallied under the slogan “We are the 99%,” the income threshold for the top 1% is up an inflation-adjusted 33%.

High-deductible plans open the door to tax breaks for high-income investors, an expert says.

The IRS estimates it sent about 113.4 million refund checks to taxpayers, down from 116 million sent a year earlier.

Retirees often only take distributions when they are forced to do so because of the IRS’ RMD rules, an expert says.

Armed with some specific details, advisors can explain why the seductive option is both too good and too good to be true.

The guidance is the first since 2014 and comes as tax auditors are increasingly focusing on examining individuals with cryptocurrency investments.

Despite raised thresholds, advisors can still find big itemization opportunities if they know where to look.