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Implications of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) Sunsetting

Implications of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) Sunsetting

by Wylie Wang | Apr 23, 2025 | All, Taxes

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) has many expiring provisions that will sunset in 2026 if new legislation does not extend them. This article examines the impact a taxpayer may have if TCJA either sunsets or remains.

Early Withdrawals for Roth IRAs, Backdoor Roth IRAs, & Mega Backdoor Roth 401ks

Early Withdrawals for Roth IRAs, Backdoor Roth IRAs, & Mega Backdoor Roth 401ks

by Wylie Wang | Jan 21, 2025 | All, Investments, Retirement, Taxes

Just like how the principal of Roth IRAs can be withdrawn tax-free & penalty-free, the same can be done with Backdoor Roth IRAs & Mega Backdoor Roth 401ks if certain rules are followed.

Protecting your Identity: Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

Protecting your Identity: Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

by Wylie Wang | Oct 18, 2024 | All, Cybersecurity

Freezing your credit across ALL 3 credit bureaus is one of the best ways to prevent people from opening fraudulent accounts in your name. In addition, if you’ve been the victim of identity theft, you can set up a fraud alert with the credit bureaus.

What is Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and How Are ISOs Affected?

What is Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and How Are ISOs Affected?

by Wylie Wang | Oct 18, 2024 | All, Investments, Taxes

AMT, or Alternative Minimum Tax, is a secondary federal tax system parallel to the regular IRS tax system. Its purpose is to ensure taxpayers who receive too many deductions & tax breaks still pay a minimum amount of tax to the IRS.

An Overview of Qualified ESPPs (Employee Stock Purchase Plans)

An Overview of Qualified ESPPs (Employee Stock Purchase Plans)

by Wylie Wang | Sep 9, 2024 | All, Investments, Taxes

Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your income level in retirement, and if you decide to take SS early before your full retirement age, you may receive a reduction in benefits if you are still working.

Asset Location and Other Investment Portfolio Tax Considerations

Asset Location and Other Investment Portfolio Tax Considerations

by Kevin Peacock | Jul 19, 2024 | All, Investments, Taxes

This article discusses tax optimization techniques including asset location, potential adjustments for significant capital losses from tax loss harvesting and tax considerations for alternative investments.

Social Security Taxation & Avoiding Reduction of Benefits While Working

Social Security Taxation & Avoiding Reduction of Benefits While Working

by Wylie Wang | Jul 18, 2024 | All, Retirement, Taxes

Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your income level in retirement, and if you decide to take SS early before your full retirement age, you may receive a reduction in benefits if you are still working.

Gift and Estate Taxes: An Overview of Annual and Lifetime Exemptions

Gift and Estate Taxes: An Overview of Annual and Lifetime Exemptions

by Alexa Schoeneborn | Apr 19, 2024 | All, Estate Planning, Taxes

An introduction to gift and estate taxes that also covers the relevant exemptions one should be aware of to avoid being taxed on their estate or gifts.

Avoiding Double Taxation on RSUs, ESPP, ISOs, and Other Company Equity

Avoiding Double Taxation on RSUs, ESPP, ISOs, and Other Company Equity

by Wylie Wang | Apr 19, 2024 | All, Investments, Taxes

The sale of employer equity can result in double taxation if one is not careful with making the necessary cost basis adjustments.

Backdoor & Mega Backdoor Roth Strategies

Backdoor & Mega Backdoor Roth Strategies

by Wylie Wang | Jan 18, 2024 | All, Investments, Retirement

Backdoor Roth strategies which allow high-income earners to still contribute to a Roth IRA and potentially super-contribute to their Roth 401k.

What is IRMAA?

What is IRMAA?

by Wylie Wang | Jan 18, 2024 | All, Health Insurance, Retirement, Taxes

An explanation of the IRMAA surcharge for Medicare Part B & D, and how you can avoid or lessen the amount you owe.

Enhancing the Tax Benefits of Direct Indexing with a Short Overlay Strategy

Enhancing the Tax Benefits of Direct Indexing with a Short Overlay Strategy

by Kevin Peacock | Oct 20, 2023 | All, Investments, Taxes

An advanced tax strategy that enhances the potential for capital losses generated by direct indexing by adding one or more short positions.

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