Tax Planning

The natural beauty of a sunset on a vast horizon can be breathtaking. However, there are a small number of sunsets that most taxpayers hope to never experience. Unfortunately, this article is a discussion of the latter – but taxpayers should prepare for potential changes instead of kicking the can to 2025. WHAT’S CHANGING? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…

First and foremost, for our friends who watch the popular HBO series ‘Succession,’ this article contains spoilers, so we’d strongly recommend finishing the show before returning to learn how the equivalent of a major plot point could affect the financial landscape. Now, for those of us who are caught up on this brilliant show, let’s go over how its twist…

Direct indexing is a strategy used by investors to build a customized portfolio of individual stocks. This investment approach has gained popularity in recent years due to advancements in technology that have made it easier and more cost-effective to implement. In this article, we will explore the concept of direct indexing and provide sources for further reading. What is Direct…

Peter Thiel, a PayPal co-founder, invested approximately $2,000 worth of PayPal shares in a Roth IRA during the late 1990’s. Today, those shares are worth an estimated $5 billion, and Thiel won’t owe taxes on any of the gain if he waits until the age of 59 ½ to withdraw money from that account. Although it’s unlikely that Thiel’s success…