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We wrote a blog last year highlighting a charitable gifting strategy that became more attractive for many families under the new tax law. That strategy, known as Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), allows you to make…
For individuals approaching Medicare age, it is important to know that there are two main enrollment periods to sign up for Medicare: initial enrollment (at age 65) and special enrollment. Missing these enrollment periods could…
With the first tax filing under the Tax Cuts and Job Act right around the corner, there are many changes taxpayers will be seeing in action for the first time. One thing you might not…
It’s that time of year again when sweatshirts and winter jackets come out of storage. With the chaotic holiday season approaching, it’s easy to push aside any thoughts relating to financial planning, which is why…
The arrival of autumn brings about the changing leaves, pumpkins and cooler weather. It also brings about Medicare open enrollment. Open enrollment, which happens between October 15 and December 7, provides the opportunity for current…
With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the estate and gift tax exemptions were doubled from approximately $5.6 million to $11.2 million per person. With fewer individuals facing an estate tax issue,…
Current tax law applies a 0% long-term capital gains rate to the extent long-term capital gains fall within the bottom two tax brackets. This can be a great planning opportunity, but it is important to…
We’ve recently heard from a number of clients who wondered whether they should pay off their mortgages. I tell them that there are a couple of ways to answer this question. One is what I…
This year, RegentAtlantic will run a series of blogs that address strategies for managing concentrated stock positions and other financial issues corporate executives tend to face. This first blog focuses on 10b5-1 plans, which are…
Educational savings plans have been modified as a result of the new tax laws. One good change is that 529 plans are now a savings vehicle for college and private school. Let’s start with a…
