Category: Taxes and Tax Planning

Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs, are designed to make sure you eventually pay taxes on money that has been sitting in a traditional IRA or retirement plan. Starting at age 73, most traditional IRA owners must take a certain amount...
When individuals think about their tax burden, they often focus on one number: federal income tax. For many households, however, the amount of income that ultimately goes toward taxes is substantially greater than the federal income tax rate they see...
Thinking of planting that "For Sale" sign and heading for warmer pastures? Before you start picking out floor plans for a Florida condo, you might want to put down the packing tape. In the Garden State, leaving isn't as simple...
New Hampshire, affectionately known as the “Granite State,” has quietly pulled off a sun-soaked Florida-level tax miracle, minus the palm trees and humidity. While Floridians boast about their endless white sandy beaches, New Hampshire counters with its own shimmering white...
For many Americans approaching retirement, the 401(k) catch-up provision was one of the most practical and meaningful planning tools available. It was designed to help workers age 50 and older who, due to family obligations, housing costs, healthcare expenses, or...
Veterans deserve the retirement they’ve been dreaming about. Our guide explores the resources available to maximize benefits and help ensure a smooth and well-supported transition into retirement....
Pension Maximization for Federal Employees and Military Personnel

By Michael Russo Crafting tax-efficient strategies for affluent families is an essential part of preserving wealth and realizing long-term financial goals. Tax law complexities, coupled with shifting policies, require a complex and aggressive strategy. Keeping up with the most recent...

2025 Tax-Efficient Strategies for Affluent Families

By Michael Russo Many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are scheduled to expire in 2025. Should you take action now? Unless Congress intervenes, key aspects of the TCJA will sunset on December 31, 2025. Now...

2025 Tax Sunset: Key Changes and How to Stay Ahead

By Donald Albach Taxes are an inescapable part of life, touching nearly every financial aspect, from the income we earn to the things we buy, and even the investments and properties we hold. We come across taxes in many forms,...

Key Insights on the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)

When markets take a spill, especially when it comes to your retirement investments, it’s harder to find ways to meet your financial goals. If you were relying on IRA or 401(k) withdrawals to cover your expenses, doing so when markets...

Can You Turn Investment Losses into Tax Gains? Millstone Financial Group