Beyond Bulls & Bears

Category: Taxes

Time is running out: Is a Roth IRA conversion right for you in 2024?
Wealth Planning

Time is running out: Is a Roth IRA conversion right for you in 2024?

Taxpayers may want to consider a Roth IRA conversion for 2024 but need to act before the end of the year to realize income this year. Our Bill Cass explains when a Roth conversion may make sense.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Act before year-end to manage your tax bill
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Act before year-end to manage your tax bill

Before the year 2024 comes to a close, it's time to optimize your tax strategy. Our Bill Cass shares some tips including timing deductions and harvesting losses.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Turning after-tax plan contributions into tax-free retirement income
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Turning after-tax plan contributions into tax-free retirement income

Retirement plan savers looking to mitigate the risk of higher taxes in the future may benefit from making after-tax contributions to employer plans, which may be transferred to Roth accounts. Our Bill Cass details a “mega backdoor” Roth strategy.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Get a jumpstart on year-end planning with this useful checklist
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Get a jumpstart on year-end planning with this useful checklist

Year-end can be an opportune time to review finances, rebalance portfolios, and possibly reduce taxes. Our Bill Cass shares some highlights from a year-end planning checklist.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Surviving disaster: Key considerations for moving ahead
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Surviving disaster: Key considerations for moving ahead

Surviving a disaster involves securing safety, accessing help from agencies, and documenting damages for insurance claims. Our Bill Cass highlights numerous resources for financial relief, including accessing emergency funds, insurance and tax considerations.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
US elections: How the presidential candidates stand on taxes
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US elections: How the presidential candidates stand on taxes

Taxes are top of mind for many. See what the US presidential candidates stand on tax policy as we enter the final weeks before the election. Our Bill Cass compares their plans.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
How the expiring TCJA could impact your tax bill
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How the expiring TCJA could impact your tax bill

The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2025 could mean a tax increase for many taxpayers. But the impact varies widely based on income, location, and personal circumstances. Our Bill Cass shares the details.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Five observations on the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
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Five observations on the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)

The TCJA is set to expire at the end of 2025, bringing unprecedented uncertainty. From potential tax rate hikes to changes in deductions, our Bill Cass highlights what you need to know to plan ahead.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Age milestones can trigger financial planning actions
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Age milestones can trigger financial planning actions

Many financial planning actions are linked to age milestones. Our Bill Cass highlights what key birthdays and other dates could mean for your financial plan.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Planning moves to lessen the sting of the 3.8% surtax
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Planning moves to lessen the sting of the 3.8% surtax

A rising number of US taxpayers are subject to an investment income surtax, introduced a decade ago in federal legislation. Here are some strategies that may help mitigate the impact of the tax.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |
Financial planning strategies for newlyweds
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Financial planning strategies for newlyweds

Here are some financial planning considerations and steps newlyweds may want to take after the wedding. Our Bill Cass highlights some of the key areas.

Bill Cass, CFP®, CPWA® |