Irrevocable Trusts: So Many Options to Lower Taxes and Protect Assets Irrevocable trusts offer nearly endless possibilities for high-net-worth individuals to reduce their estate taxes and protect their assets. Kiplinger · Jan 14, 2025
Jeff Bezos saved around $1 billion in taxes by moving to a ‘billionaire bunker’ in Florida The Amazon founder saw an almost 10-figure savings by moving south. Fortune · Dec 18, 2024
How Selling a Losing Stock Position Can Lower Your Tax Bill Unloading an underperforming stock can help keep your investment returns growing while trimming your tax bill. Here's how this strategy works. Kiplinger · Dec 17, 2024
How Collectibles Are Taxed: A Closer Look at Capital Gains Rules Gains on collectibles like gold can be subject to a higher rate than for most other investments. Kiplinger · Dec 12, 2024
25 Financial Moves to Consider Before December 31 Tidying up your financial house before the New Year kicks off will put you in a great position to have a financially satisfying and successful 2025. Kiplinger · Dec 7, 2024
Your MAGI in Retirement: Year-End Tax Strategies to Save Money Strategic moves now can make a difference in your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) when it’s time to file your return. Kiplinger · Dec 4, 2024
Trump’s ultra-wealthy picks face a huge tax hit to join his Cabinet—but can avoid it thanks to this little known provision Billionaire Howard Lutnick made $37 million in total compensation last year not including Cantor Fitzgerald Fortune · Dec 3, 2024
What Is Capital Gains Tax Deferral? Spoiler alert: It's the secret weapon of savvy real estate investors. Here's how it works and details about the tools you need to do it. Kiplinger · Dec 2, 2024
Using Option To Generate Extra Income From Your Bond Investments With markets looking increasingly volatile, investors might be more interested in generating income rather than capital gains. Bond investments have seen significant capital losses in recent months as inflation concerns continue to have investors anxious. Barchart · Nov 21, 2024
10 Inefficiencies I Look for on Rich Retirees' Tax Returns Your tax return could hold clues to several missed opportunities and important gaps in your retirement planning. Kiplinger · Nov 16, 2024
Estate Planning: How Does the Basis Step-Up Rule Work? The step-up in basis, one of the most powerful tools in estate and tax planning, can make a huge difference in capital gains taxes owed. Kiplinger · Nov 16, 2024
Five Tax Strategies to Help Your Money Last in Retirement Having a tax strategy is crucial to making your money last. These tax-saving moves can help, whether you're years from retirement or already there. Kiplinger · Nov 8, 2024
IRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2025 For the 2025 tax year, the IRS has increased the capital gains tax income thresholds. Here's what you need to know. Kiplinger · Nov 7, 2024
UK budget checklist: what you need to do now to make the most of your cash Use your Isa allowance if you can, hurry up with your property purchase and review your pension provision The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024
Kiplinger · Nov 1, 2024 Three Advantages of These Underrated Accounts for Retirees Using taxable accounts for some retirement savings in the 10 years before and after retirement can give you greater flexibility and benefit your heirs.
Barchart · Oct 31, 2024 Double Your Coca-Cola Dividend with this Options Strategy With markets becoming more volatile, investors might be more interested in generating income rather than capital gains.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 Reeves accused of betraying small family firms with inheritance tax rises Chancellor also criticised for letting the very rich off the hook with a lower than expected rise in capital gains tax
Marie Claire · Oct 30, 2024 What does the Autumn Budget mean for women? Everything you need to know about Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget 2024 and what it means for you
Fortune · Oct 30, 2024 U.K. joins Europe in targeting the super-rich with fresh crackdown on foreign wealth, capital gains, and private jets Rachel Reeves plans to jack up taxes on capital gains and foreign wealth of affluent individuals—although there might be other casualties, too.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Labour increases capital gains tax in bid to raise £2.5bn Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the increase is part of ‘raising the revenue required to fund our public services’.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024 Budget 2024: all the property announcements from Chancellor Rachel Reeves From affordable housing to stamp duty, here are the Labour Budget announcements set to impact London renters and homebuyers
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 Budget 2024: key points at a glance Rachel Reeves is announcing her financial update – here are the main points, with political analysis
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 Autumn budget: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools – as it happened Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024 Fintech founders warn poor regulation threatens London's world leading status Founders have warned Rachel Reeves not to raise capital gains tax in the Budget in a way that “harms UK competitiveness”.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 From capital gains to NICs: tax changes to look out for in autumn 2024 budget Rachel Reeves will seek to close £40bn Whitehall spending gap with range of potential measures