If you hold qualified small business stock (QSBS) and are thinking of starting or investing in a new venture, consider rolling your capital gain associated with your current QSBS into the new enterprise.

In this article, we will explore recent developments surrounding inherited retirement accounts. Understanding the nuances of these regulations can significantly impact your financial strategies, tax planning, and ultimately, your long-term goals.

In the realm of financial planning, one often seeks strategies that not only secure their future but also optimize tax benefits. When facing medical expenses associated with long-term care or assisted living, leveraging Individual Retirement Account (IRA) funds can offer a viable solution. Understanding how to utilize IRA funds for such purposes not only eases financial burdens but also unlocks valuable tax deductions.

Owning a home brings unique considerations, especially for some properties valued over $5 million in California. It is important to stay informed about the latest changes in laws and regulations that may impact your financial decisions.

Inheriting a lump sum can be a life-changing event, and it's essential to approach it with careful consideration and planning. As experienced financial planners, we understand the weight of this situation and the importance of making informed decisions. As a starting point in your decision-making, let’s discuss the first 10 steps to take when you receive an inheritance lump sum that can help you make the most of your newfound wealth.

As the year-end approaches, it is important to take note of the upcoming tax deadlines. As a financial advisor firm that believes in providing our clients with a wealth of knowledge and guidance, we want to remind you of 8 essential tax deadlines for the year 2023.

Fueled by the advance of technology, flexibility of remote work, continued expansion of global business, and desirable cost of living tradeoffs for retirees, the ranks of American expats continue to swell. Per the U.S. State Department, in 2020, roughly nine million Americans lived abroad, while a 2022 Gallup poll revealed 15% of Americans would like to leave the United States permanently.

Normally a dry and straightforward topic, inherited IRA rules have been anything but over the last several years due to a number of recent changes to the SECURE Act of 2019. As a result of legislative changes (and the government’s need for tax revenue), there are now significant differences between non-spouse inherited IRA accounts inherited before and after January 1, 2020.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a public charity that allows a donor to contribute, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to charitable 501(c)3 organizations from the fund over time. There are several considerations when using a DAF that will help you make the most of their benefits.

2022 saw a dramatic rise in interest rates, including rates on home mortgage loans. The rise was so swift that many potential home buyers were quickly priced out of the market. As the mortgage landscape has shifted from the historically low rates we all enjoyed these past few years, it is important to understand an important nuance of how home loans work prior to stepping back into the market.