by Lauren | Jan 17, 2022 | Charitable Planning, Planning Process, Tax Planning
Angel and Bob are in their early 70s and find deep fulfillment through philanthropy. They’ve been donating cash to their favorite charities. Their mortgage is paid off, Angel sold her business, and neither of them are working full-time. They typically withdraw money... by Lauren | Nov 22, 2021 | Business Executives, Business Owners, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Working Women
As an executive at a closely held or private business, you know just how profitable and valuable a private business can be. You may want to join the ownership ranks of that business but have met resistance in becoming a formal shareholder or the firm may simply be too... by Lauren | Sep 20, 2021 | Business Owners, Tax Planning
The 2021 Democratic tax proposal that just came out of the House Ways and Means committee has a number of surprises in it but mostly sticks to a theme “tax high income earners and the uber-wealthy.” While the proposal is not law, there are some planning issues you... by Lauren | Mar 13, 2021 | Tax Planning, Working Women
Photo credit: Laura Stanley via Pexels The American Rescue Plan was signed into law last week, and you may be wondering what provisions apply to you. We will be covering the third round of stimulus checks, the Child Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSAs, a change to... 
by Lauren | Aug 5, 2020 | Business Owners, Charitable Planning, Investing, Tax Planning
Many people are interested in donating to causes that matter to them right now. If you are donating a significant amount to a charity you may want to consider donating appreciated stock, mutual funds, or ETFs instead of cash. Why gift away your capital gain? Unlike... 
by Lauren | Apr 30, 2020 | Business Owners, Planning Process, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Working Women
What is a backdoor Roth IRA and who can benefit from one? If you earn too much money, you are not eligible to make a full Roth IRA contribution directly to a Roth IRA (over. However, there is a way around this. Some crafty accountants and financial advisors designed...