Navigating Deferred Compensation Elections: Key Questions to Ask
Many public companies offer deferred compensation plans that provide additional tax deferral beyond your 401(k) savings. However, it's crucial to consider a broader perspective beyond just the immediate tax advantages. In this short video, Jonathan Bailey, CPA, CFP® walks you through four essential questions to contemplate when making your deferred compensation elections for the year ahead.
SBK Financial Market Update Webinar – January 26, 2023
We were excited to welcome back Brad Long, the Partner and Chief Investment Officer from our investment research firm, Fiducient Advisors, to present a 2022 Market Recap and 2023 Outlook & Economic Themes to our clients. As usual Brad was able to bring us meaningful insights in a clear, concise, and timely format. If you are interested in viewing this recording, below is a link to the session.
SBK Market Update: Corrections, Bear Markets and Recessions
July 2022
There is nothing enjoyable about market corrections and/or recessions. They can create fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, potentially requiring a change in plans - like reduced spending in retirement or an unanticipated job search. Perspective can go a long way to successfully navigating these periods, uncomfortable and difficult as they may be. Outlined below is some enduring guidance we can share having invested through bear markets and as students of history.
Five Key Things from Biden’s Tax Proposals
On April 28, 2021, President Biden introduced the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. Included within were several major proposed tax changes that Congress will deliberate between now and the end of the year.
Below are five key tax proposals that we are watching between now and year-end:
Tax Reform Under Biden: On Hold for Now?
During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden outlined his tax policy proposals, which included rolling back some key provisions of the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Even though tax reform may be on hold for 2020 or 2021, below we take a look at some of the key proposals of the "Biden Tax Plan" compared to current law.
Coronavirus Coverage: Leveraging Tax Savings & Other Planning Opportunities
In the midst of the developing coverage of the coronavirus, individuals should not lose sight of significant planning opportunities -- some of which are tied to recent market volatility. Included within are some strategies that we are evaluating with our clients.
Trusts In Captivity
SBK Planning Series: By Claire Craighill
The use of trusts to direct the disposition of assets has been around for centuries. The law of trusts first developed in the 12th century, at the time of the Crusades and under the jurisdiction of the King of England. The notion of articulating your wishes...
SBK Year-End Tax Planning Newsletter: 2019
Reflections at Year-End, Decade Closes with 2019: By Dean Williams
1. Important Deadlines and Reminders
2. Income Threshold Planning
3. Charitable Giving: Maximize Your Benefit
4. 2020 Potential Proposals
Family Meetings – How Can They Help Your Family?
SBK Planning Series: By Tom Doyle
Family meetings have become a critical element to the success of families wanting to preserve their traditions, values and perpetuate a lasting legacy. Productive, structured meetings are sometimes thought to be financial only in nature...
The Charitable Deduction Has Changed – Has Your Charitable Giving Strategy Changed With It?
SBK Planning Series: By Dean Williams
Keeping track of itemized deductions is a routine habit for taxpayers. But for the first time in over thirty years, itemized deductions were significantly revamped starting...
SBK Year-End Tax Planning Newsletter: 2018
Navigating the New Tax Environment at Year-End: By Dean Williams
1. Year-End Planning for Individuals
2. Charitable Giving Strategies
3. Retirement Planning: New Developments
4. Estate Planning: Revisiting Your Plan