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Tax Planning Articles
Tax-Code Changes Should Focus On Unjustified Breaks, Levin Says
by Bloomberg NewsDemocratic Senator Carl Levin said an overhaul of the U.S. tax code would be difficult to accomplish and instead lawmakers should focus on curbing “unjustified” tax breaks.
Apple CEO To Propose Tax Reform For Offshore Cash
by Bloomberg NewsApple Inc., which holds $102 billion in cash and investments outside the U.S., will suggest changes to corporate-tax laws to encourage companies to bring more cash into the country.
Gates Says Wealthy Should Pay More To Help Reduce Deficit
by Bloomberg NewsMicrosoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates said the wealthy should pay more as the U.S. continues to grapple with how to rein in its budget deficit.
Marcus Welby Portfolio Construction
by Rob BrownIt has become standard practice for planners to shut clients out of investment policy making.
Tax-Efficient Funds For Six-Figure Earners
by Eric L. ReinerA study by Litman Gregory looked at income funds, which are concerning for high earners because they tend to distribute ordinary income.
Top 1% Would Pay Two-Thirds Of Higher Taxes Under Obama Plan
by Bloomberg NewsHigh-income and low-income families would encounter different tax increases in Obama’s budget plan.
Boston Marathon Explosions Prompt IRS To Extend Tax-Filing Deadline
by FA StaffBoston-area taxpayers and others have until July 15 to file their 2012 returns as a result of the Boston Marathon explosions, says the IRS.
Senate Scrutiny Of Nonprofits Spurring Disclosure
by Bloomberg NewsSenate hearings, lawsuits and an Internal Revenue Service questionnaire are placing new scrutiny on nonprofit groups that spend millions of dollars on political campaigns without disclosing their...
Corporate Tax Breaks Big As Payments In 2011, GAO Says
by Bloomberg NewsU.S. corporations received $181 billion in income tax breaks in 2011 -- as much as they paid in taxes, according to a report released today by the Government Accountability Office in Washington.
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Five Ideas To Create Opportunity
Retirement plan advisors have a tremendous opportunity to retain and grow business. + Read more
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What Advisors Can Do To Encourage ‘Money Talks’
If you don’t prompt your clients to talk about money during life’s transitions, they can potentially lose their money and their family. Here are 15 questions you can ask to get them talking. + Read more

