There are several moving parts to consider when handling a loved one’s estate. A final individual return and an estate or trust return (or both) are often required. Common tax returns required after death are conveniently summarized in this blog post.

Learn more about an approach to investing known as “tax-efficient investing” in our Approaching Zero Taxes paper. This group of concepts and investment tax tools can be used to form a tax-efficient investment approach, with the ultimate goal of increasing after-tax returns.

While some taxpayers may look forward to their refund, others prefer to make sure their taxes are covered throughout the year by increasing their withholding amount. If you want to adjust the amount you withhold, it’s time to update your W-4 Form.

If you are retired or on your way to retirement, it’s likely you have opportunities to implement tax savings strategies. Here are five Tax-Smart Retirement strategies to consider.

Owning a vacation home may provide great tax benefits, but the rules can be tricky (and it’s important to avoid common misinformation). This article explores the tax benefits of owning two common types of vacation properties – a personal residence and a mixed-used rental.

It isn’t often we get good news from the IRS, but if you’re one of the many older Americans who must take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your qualified retirement plan this year, your year just got off to a great start.

There’s no time like the present to prepare for tax season! We have some reminders from the Internal Revenue Service to help make tax filing easier, along with some special items to consider.

Sometimes saving on your taxes is just a matter of knowing that a specific deduction or credit exists. This article explores the various deductions and tax credits you may be eligible to take.

In this recorded webinar, our financial advisors discuss several strategic ways to make a difference all year ‘round through charitable gifting. Learn how to create a gifting strategy that not only supports your favorite causes but also helps create tax efficiencies to save you money.

If you’re aged 70 ½ or older, you can consider a “charitable IRA rollover,” or qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Donating this way not only helps a worthy cause; it can also help you save on your taxes.

In this recorded webinar, hear from our team of tax and estate professionals as they recap the proposed and enacted legislative changes made in 2021, and provide you with some optimal year-end planning strategies to help better prepare you for the upcoming tax season.

With the holidays fast approaching, tax planning might not be high on your priority list. However, there are a few tax planning strategies that you can still execute before year-end.