Retirement Planning Consideration for Employees of Publicly Traded Companies
Most employers that are publicly traded companies offer employees the ability to buy company stock within their retirement plan. If this happens to be an option within your company 401(k) and you decide to take advantage of it, beware of your distribution options when you decide to retire. Many soon to be retirees make the mistake of rolling over the entire balance of their 401(k) into an IRA before fully understanding the options available to them. This is often done out of ignorance for the rules or lack of working with a qualified financial planner, and the consequences can be costly.
Tax Diversification Matters
The creation and preservation of wealth go hand in hand with reducing ones tax burden. However, avoiding current taxation in hopes of being in a lower tax bracket in retirement may not work out as many expect. The top federal income tax bracket in 2019 is only 37%. You may believe 37% is not low, but it has been much higher in years past. According to the Bradford Tax Institute, the top federal income tax rate was above 60% from 1932 all the way to 1981. Why worry now? The primary driver of future tax increases will be the escalating federal debt, and that figure is ever increasing due to a mismatch in government spending versus revenues.
Optimizing Tax Strategy and Charitable Giving with a Donor-Advised Fund
When developing a charitable giving strategy, there are a number of approaches and solutions to consider, depending on your unique circumstances. Let’s take a look at one option that may be worth considering—a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).
Document Vault Checklist
Keep your financial, household, and personal documents in one safe place. This free feature is available to all Janney clients who are registered users of Online Access.
Beware of These Top Tax Scams When Filing Your Taxes
The IRS produces a list of its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams each year. These scams tend to spike from December through April, but they can—and do—happen year-round. It’s wise to be familiar with the latest list of common issues—and take some simple steps to stay safe from them.
January Investment Perspectives
In this issue we look at what will shape the economy in 2025, revisit last year’s market themes, and discuss how history may hint at what’s ahead.
Estate Planning for Procrastinators
Sometimes a serious illness or health scare prompts people to take a hard look at their estate planning. Frequently, this is when the desire to minimize the impact of estate/inheritance taxes becomes a priority.
Tax Mailing Schedule
Client Tax Resources, Updated for the Current Tax Year.
