Your 401(k) Offers You Valuable Benefits You Just Can’t Find Anywhere Else In the midst of economic adversity, market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and a host of other things (including a still-active pandemic, now in its third year), it can be hard to find a silver lining. However, there is one thing that keeps showing you some love every day — …
To 83(B) OR NOT To 83(B)
So what is a Section 83(b) election? Put simply, it accelerates your ordinary income tax. Sound complicated it is? Today, Michael explains how and why the utilization of an 83b election is important.
Is Your Advisor a Part-Time Fiduciary?
Have you this year received an invitation in the mail for a fancy steak dinner with a “fiduciary financial advisor?” If yes you may want to review the fine print on that invitation! This episode of Nestology TV Mike discusses why the term fiduciary no longer carries the weight it used to and provides an example where your advisor may …
Knowing When To Gift
2 things keep the IRS’ hands out of most people’s financial pockets: the annual gift tax exclusion and the lifetime exclusion. This weeks episode of Nestology TV Kevin discusses how to utilize the gift tax and the benefits of gifting alive and after you have passed. Changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially …
Why Tax Planning Matters
Almost every financial decision you make has an effect on your taxes and, ultimately, your bottom line. Kevin reviews some things that can reduce your tax liability.
Gifts & Taxes: What to Know Before You Give
You can be generous with your loved ones during the gift-giving season without running afoul of the rules. One way many individuals try to avoid estate and inheritance taxes is to give money away during their lifetime, effectively reducing the wealth that will be subject to federal taxes when it’s passed on to heirs. This is a viable strategy, but …