April 15, 2024
3 Tax-Planning Considerations Ahead of Next Year's TCJA Sunset
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025, meaning significant changes could be on the horizon for taxpayers. Learn about some things to consider and strategies to help mitigate the potential tax risks.
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 11, 2024
Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption
The estate and gift tax exemption limit is currently at a historic high but due to “sunset” on December 31, 2025. Read more about some strategies and considerations to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
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 22, 2024
Simple steps to prepare for tax filing
When it’s time to complete your tax forms, review this checklist with steps to help ensure a stress-free tax filing experience and also to help maximize your tax planning.
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 04, 2024
Look Out For These Top Tax Scams When Filing Your Taxes
With tax scams tending to spike from December through April, check out this list of the IRS' “Dirty Dozen” tax scams and some tips on how to stay protected including:
- Never give out information, especially your Social Security number, to someone claiming to represent the IRS.
- Be wary of emails and texts that may be scams to steal personal information.
- Avoid ads touting refunds, which can be based on inaccurate information related to eligibility for and computation of the credit.
Read more:
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 18, 2023
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.
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 23, 2023
Long-Term Care: Impact on Family Caregivers
The physical, financial, and emotional strain of assisting a loved one with social or health needs can have substantial impact on the caregiver. In this article, learn how long-term care planning can help.
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 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.
July 13, 2023
What to Do Before the TCJA Provisions Sunset
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025, meaning significant changes are on the horizon for taxpayers. Learn more about the changes and strategies to help mitigate potential tax risk.