Financial Planning

Notice says account transcript that includes a transaction code of “421” and the explanation “Closed examination of tax return” can serve as the functional equivalent of an estate tax closing letter.

U.S. Wealth Management CEO John Napolitano discusses in this video the importance of budgeting during one's golden years.

Here's how clients can get around income limits and continue making contributions. Plus, tips for updating a client's financial plan now and dramatically increasing wealth after the IRS gets paid.

Like everything else in our world, change is about to happen both more quickly and more frequently in the planning world.

John Napolitano discusses the issues that many retirees don't think of in advance.

Notice alerts taxpayers and practitioners the Service may challenge certain investment schemes as tax avoidance transactions.

The threat posed by passive index-like investing.

How clients can take advantage of this approach to managing their wealth after death, even if President-elect Trump enacts his proposed reforms. Plus, juicy deductions that come with owning a car and a smart portfolio trick to consider after this year's monster bull market.

Although the year is ending soon, it's not too late to implement some planning moves that can improve a client's tax situation for 2016 and beyond. This article reviews some actions that clients can take before December 31 to improve their overall tax picture.