April 26, 2024
Tips for Leveraging 529 Education Savings Plans
A 529 Education Savings Plan can be a great way to save for your children's or grandchildren’s education. Below are some of the key benefits of a 529 plan:
- Some states allow a tax deduction from (or credit against) state taxes for all or part of your contributions and will not pay any federal tax on earnings as long as the proceeds are used for a qualified education expense.
- The account owner maintains control of the account and determines the amount and timing of distributions.
- There are no income limits, and 529 plans have no time or age limits on contributions or withdrawals.
Read more about the benefits of a 529 plan.
April 19, 2024
Reposition Assets for Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer
If you’re close to or in retirement, repositioning some of your investments may be a tax-efficient way to leave a larger financial legacy. Here are some ideas to consider.
April 11, 2024
Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption
Consider the planning strategies outlined in this article to take advantage of the current estate and gift tax exemption before its sunset at the end of 2025.
March 01, 2024
Consider a Backdoor Roth if You Make Too Much to Contribute to a Roth IRA
If your income is too high for a Roth IRA, consider this backdoor strategy, which allows you to convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth—despite IRS-imposed income limits.
February 01, 2024
Tax Information & Forms
Be sure to check out our 2023 Client Tax Resources for updated mailing schedules, resources, and tax forms as you prepare for upcoming tax deadlines.
January 19, 2024
529 Plans: A Tax-Efficient Way to Fund Your Grandchildren’s Education
There are several advantages to using 529 Plans to help fund a grandchild’s education, including:
- Contributions are treated as gifts, which removes assets from your estate, providing potential tax benefits.
- Allows for tax-deferred growth as all earnings are withdrawn tax-free when used for permitted education purposes.
- You maintain control of the assets, unlike other types of gifts, as funds can only be used according to the will and direction of the account holder.
Read more about these advantages and other considerations when using 529 plans to help fund education for the next generation and see if this solution is right for you.
January 12, 2024
Tax-Smart Charitable Gifting Strategies
Did you know you can save on taxes while supporting your favorite charities and causes? Learn more about several tax-smart strategies when giving charitable gifts.
January 03, 2024
Outlook 2024
Outlook 2024 offers the Janney Investment Strategy Group’s baseline forecasts for the economy and equity and fixed income markets in the coming year.
December 01, 2023
9 Considerations for 2023 Year-End Tax Planning
Find time for your financial health during your holiday plans by considering the year-end estate and tax planning strategies highlighted in this article.
November 01, 2023
Make Long-Term Care a Part of Your Financial Plan
It’s Long-Term Care Awareness Month—are you prepared to handle the costs of a long-term care event in your retirement years? This article can help you plan for them.
October 03, 2023
Saving for Retirement? Now There’s More Time to Make Catch-Up Contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on pretax basis through 2025, under a change recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
September 05, 2023
Evaluating Your College Savings Withdrawal Strategy
If you have a high school senior who will be attending college next year, you’ll need to start withdrawing from your college savings account(s).
August 25, 2023
Tax-Smart Charitable Gifting Strategies
Are you looking to support the charities you care about and save on your taxes at the same time? Learn more about charitable gifting strategies that could fit your situation and financial plan.
August 18, 2023
Insurance Solutions for Business Owners
Insurance has the ability to be a multi-faceted and multi-purpose tool for your business. Here are some important considerations for the protection of you and your business, including how insurance can align with your business goals.
August 02, 2023
Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption
In anticipation of a significant decrease of the estate and gift tax exemption limit, here are strategies to help leverage this opportunity through tax-efficient wealth transfer.