Tax strategies

The cleanup goes on long after the storm has passed. Here’s how financial planners can provide advice for one of clients’ most expensive traumas.

Certain laws may require them to maintain the coverage with their former spouse.

Sometimes it’s business. Sometimes it’s sentimental. Whatever the reason, it’s almost always problematic when a client insists on keeping a very large position in a single stock.

What clients don’t know could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars.

These two accounts are both funded with money that has already been taxed, but there are still important differences that clients need to know.

Making excess withdrawals could result in taxes on the earnings and a hefty 10% penalty.

A checklist for advisors who have clients looking to launch a new business.

IRA investors should consider implementing a charitable lead annuity trust when converting some of their funds into Roth to mitigate the tax bite.

The withdrawals can be taken early in the year, late in the year or in installments throughout the year. Each approach has advantages to consider.

Congress may have a difficult time closing tax code loopholes that benefit households more than corporations, an expert suggests.