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Financial Planning » 12 Actionable Tips Before Year-End
December 17, 2020 | Tax Planning
With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are ready to ‘close the books’ on this year and move on to 2021. Even if we feel like looking ahead, the final few weeks of the year is a great time to take stock of your finances and consider some simple steps that may meaningfully improve …
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Individuals
Insights for Non-Profits » When is Grouping Donations a Smart Strategy for Donors?
March 06, 2019 | Tax Planning
We’re commonly asked: Is grouping donations a realistic strategy for small donors or is it a strategy for major donors who can afford to make a donation of several thousand dollars in one tax year? Is there a target annual income level that is likely to be able to use this strategy? The strategy …
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Non-Profits
Financial Planning » 2019 Contribution Limits: What You Need to Know
February 26, 2019 | Tax Planning
As many people are planning for their 2019 tax strategy, the IRS has released details about how much can be saved in tax-deferred accounts this year. I’m happy to report that contributions to most types of retirement accounts will be increasing – changes over recent years have been fairly modest. …
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Individuals
Financial Planning » Year-End Tax Planning Considerations
November 29, 2018 | Tax Planning
With the holidays upon us, now is the time to start thinking about year-end tax planning strategies. While tax reform may result in a lower overall tax bill for many, there are simple steps that could further reduce tax burdens. Below, we highlight some important strategies that are worth looking …
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Individuals
Insights for Non-Profits » Four Charitable Giving Strategies Favored by Tax Reform
September 12, 2018 | Tax Planning
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had sweeping impacts for many US entities, and the not-for-profit sector is no exception. Tax reform doubled the standard deduction for individuals and married couples filing jointly. Consequently, fewer people will choose to itemize deductions, opting for the higher …
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Non-Profits
Library » How Business Owners Can Profit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
July 30, 2018 | Tax Planning
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought sweeping changes to the tax code, but business owners may come out on top. Find out if you meet the requirements and what steps you can take to take advantage of the new deduction. Have questions about the new tax laws and qualified plans? We’ …
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Institutions
Financial Planning » Qualified Charitable Distributions and the New Tax Law
March 13, 2018 | Tax Planning
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made sweeping changes to our tax laws when the bill was signed this past December. On January 1, the standard deduction – an amount that all tax filers can deduct from their income each tax year – was doubled to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. The …
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IndividualsFinancial Planning » Webinar: Tax Reform and Your Financial Planning
February 16, 2018 | Tax Planning
Tax reform has become law, and seemingly endless news coverage has been dedicated to explaining its major provisions. With the dust starting to settle, now is the time to consider what it means for your financial planning in 2018 and beyond.
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IndividualsFinancial Planning » What Individuals and Business Owners Need to Know about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
January 29, 2018 | Tax Planning
When the formal tax reform process began during the second half of 2017 - and even back in 2016 when President Trump campaigned on the importance of tax reform - key goals were to simplify the tax code, eliminate certain unpopular taxes, reduce taxes for the middle class, and significantly reduce …
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All AudiencesInsights for Non-Profits » Tax Reform’s Impact on Non-Profits, Endowments, and Foundations
January 26, 2018 | Tax Planning
The uncertainty surrounding tax reform in 2017 left many non-profits trying to gauge the impact it would have on charitable giving. With The Tax Cuts and Job Acts passed in late 2017, there is now more clarity on how non-profits, endowments, and foundations will need to adjust fundraising …
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Non-Profits