Tax strategies

Cost segregation could reap real real tax advantages when it comes to IRA-to-Roth IRA conversions — but advisors must know if the pricey initial study makes it cost effective.

Firms operating in areas where groups who live either partially or completely separately from the rest of society — including the Amish, Mennonites and Orthodox Jews — have stepped in to serve their members.

Asset-Map's founder and CEO H. Adam Holt talks on the power of creating visuals for clients to see their financial lives and the firm's next steps in going holistic.

When your clients are divorcing, you need to figure out two things: Which one is your client, and who is their attorney?

The Internal Revenue Service is setting up a new unit to target the use of basis shifting between related parties as a way for partnerships to avoid paying taxes.

Tax deductions for meals come with a 50% limit in most cases. Here's a mini guide to noshing breaks for financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients.

Trump and his advisors have floated plans — on immigration, trade, taxes and the Federal Reserve — that could significantly alter the current calculus.

A young engineer hopes his investments will grow, not his tax bill. What can he do to ward off Uncle Sam?

As one of many providers of the existing and expanding capabilities, Envestnet is urging more financial advisors to consider after-tax optimization.

State supreme court rulings granting frozen embryos the same legal status as children will have major impacts on financial planning, writes an expert on estate planning and tax law.

Taxpayers and clients have scads of wrong ideas about taxes — and they have even more wacky notions about tax refunds.

Experts say that busy entrepreneurs often miss incentives and advantages available to them. Financial advisors and tax professionals can give them a nudge.

With the proper preparation and support, student-athletes can turn NIL opportunities into stepping stones for lasting success and financial well-being.

They can be a more tax-effective way to save for retirement than an IRA for those who are able to max out contributions and pay for medical expenses with other funds.

With tax authorities scrutinizing partnerships, CPAs and tax pros need to think more strategically about filing for extensions.

A congressional hearing takes aim at an estate planning strategy that relies on the step-up in basis.

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to discuss the Biden administration's recently unveiled budget and tax proposals, as tax experts try to predict what will happen after the election.

Financial advisors and tax experts say HOA fees are usually not deductible, unless the home is used for a business or as a rental property.

Financial advisors and tax pros say the exemption poses a lot of complexity — and substantial savings. But it could go away at the end of next year.

The president's 2025 budget proposal aims to deliver more services, middle-class tax breaks and price controls funded through higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.