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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.
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:
On Monday, the IRS issued guidance with details on its postponement of the April 15th tax deadline for individuals. Their initial notice of extension of the deadline to May 17th lacked clarity as to whether the extended due date also applied to certain other items traditionally tied to the April 15th deadline, such as 1st quarter estimated tax payments, IRA contributions and HSA contributions. While Monday’s clarification notice did not provide for a full extension of all items historically due on April 15th, it did provide some necessary guidance.
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.
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.
By Stephanie Stumpf
The CARES Act will make 2020 an interesting year for tax and cash flow planning. Stephanie Stumpf takes us through the main provisions that will be available to individuals and some initial strategies for consideration.
In some welcome relief, the IRS recently announced that the tax filing and payment deadline would be extended to July 15th. But what about the deadline for your IRA contributions and upcoming estimated tax payments? Here's what we know so far:
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...
By Nicole Boike
On December 20th, President Trump signed into law the SECURE Act as part of the government’s year-end spending bill. Effective for 2020, the bill significantly changes the rules and administration of retirement accounts...
SBK team members take a break from financial planning and tax planning to spend the afternoon at Shalom Farms!
Shalom Farms provides thousands in Richmond with access to healthy food and healthy lives.
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
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...