Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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The Three Retirement Tax Issues I Nag My Clients About
A financial professional highlights areas of tax planning that retirees should have on their radar as they finalize their retirement plan.
By Robert Cannon, MBA, CFF®, AIFA® Published
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How Financial Advisers Can Help Clients Navigate the SSFA
The Social Security Fairness Act's big changes and new opportunities could require adjustments in tax strategy for some Social Security recipients.
By Jake Klima Published
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How Tariffs Will Impact Clothing and Toy Prices in 2025
Tax Policy U.S. toymakers warned customers of fewer toys and higher prices this year.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Lesser-Known Ways to Avoid Estate Tax
The clock is ticking on the estate and gift tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so the sooner you act on removing assets from your estate, the better.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Is a Silent Wealth Killer Stalking Your Retirement?
Poor tax planning can drain your retirement of tens or even hundreds of thousands. Stop the bleeding with a laser focus on tax efficiency.
By Connor Zimmer, CFP® Published
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Ask the Editor, May 9 — Reader Questions on QCDs
In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on qualified charitable distributions (QCDs).
By Joy Taylor Published
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Five Opportunities if You're in the 2% Club in Retirement
If you're among the 2% of the population with both a pension and $1 million or more saved, you're in a unique yet complex position as you approach retirement.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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A $1 Billion Divorce: What You Can Learn From It
An estate planning attorney notes that an oil executive’s billion-dollar divorce could have turned out very differently if the couple had a premarital agreement and the executive had used asset protection trusts.
By John M. Goralka Published
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Turn Your Tax Return Into an Engine for Long-Term Growth
Rather than filing away your paperwork and forgetting about it, this CPA recommends using it as a source of insight to optimize your long-term financial strategy.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA Published