Tax planning and wealth building strategies from Kristin McKenna, CFP®. Tax-conscious wealth planning is critical for any high-income taxpayer: asset location and tax-efficient investing, stock option and equity compensation exercise and sale strategies, qualified small business stock, retirement income tax planning and bucketing strategies, deferred compensation, employer plans for business owners, charitable tax planning and donor-advised funds, reducing taxable income, changes in tax law.
Updated for 2023. For most parents, it’s a trifecta: help your kids learn about investing, save for retirement, and get fast-tracked to becoming a millionaire. It’s possible, and surprisingly attainable. Here’s how it works: if a teenage or college-aged kid has earned income (i.e. a part-time job), they are eligible
Is it always a good idea to max out your 401(k)? For wealthier retirees or individuals with a sizeable pension, you might not want to max out contributions to your 401(k). Here are some situations where maxing out your 401(k) might not make sense.
What are the best strategies to build wealth and a comfortable lifestyle for you and your loved ones? The answer isn’t sexy or complicated. The best way to build wealth and create financial security for you and your family is no secret. It is accomplished through an ongoing commitment to
Updated for 2022. Business owners have several retirement plans to choose from. For small companies, the SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) are the most common. What are the pros and cons of the SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k)? Determining which plan is best suited for you will depend on certain
Do You Pay Tax on an Inheritance? What’s the tax treatment of an inheritance? Depending on what type of asset you inherit, it could be considered taxable income. Funds from inherited retirement accounts are usually included in your taxable income. Taxes on cash, stock, or property inheritances are different, if
How is a brokerage account taxed? Brokerage accounts (also called non-qualified accounts) are taxed differently than qualified retirement plans like a 401(k) or a 403(b). Even without taking money from the account, your brokerage account will be subject to tax each year. Here is a specific example of how a