Tax planning

For ultrawealthy clients who own property, an adviser's starting point should be an irrevocable trust. But you can't stop there.

Harvesting losses to write off taxable gains is one strategy to address the Trump administration's plan to scrap the 3.8% net investment income surtax.

Certain planning techniques allow estate owners to bequeath vacation homes without triggering hard feelings and large expenses.

Most fortunes disappear by the time grandchildren have taken control.

So-called reverse mortgages present a number of appealing features for borrowers — and a number of confounding tax implications, Michael Kitces writes.

10 planning strategies from analysts and experts.

From health care expenses to taxes, how planners can help clients strategize.

Many of the president's "core principles" were similar to promises he made on the campaign trail, including a reduction to 15% in the rate for businesses.

Advisers with their own practices would see their tax rates cut to 15% under the new proposal.

The proposal includes cuts that would benefit businesses, the middle class and certain high-earning individuals but left unanswered questions about whether the plan would be paid for, or how.

Section 1031 of the IRS Code may seem arcane, but using it can be highly beneficial to certain clients.

Delayed retirement credits only accrue to age 70, but there still may be tax issues to consider.

Bequests, endowments and other gifts demand expertise beyond traditional tax and estate help.

The accounting method can deliver attractive savings, along with protecting nature or farmland.

A couple who expects to earn a bigger income in the future is advised to convert part of their IRA into a Roth now while they are in a lower tax bracket.

Dependent care flex spending accounts can help clients mitigate child care costs, but also reduce tax credits otherwise available.

If your clients pay the alternative minimum tax, these funds can help lower their tax liability.

There are risks to this approach, however.