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8 Simple Tips to Optimize Tax Planning as an Advisor

8 Simple Tips to Optimize Tax Planning as an Advisor

6 MIN READ 

Tax planning refers to the...

May 09, 2022/by Stephany Coutinho & Trejon Talton
What You Need to Know about Recordkeeping from a Tax Perspective

What You Need to Know about Recordkeeping from a Tax Perspective

5 MIN READ 

March 28, 2022/by Cassie Jackson
HSA vs. FSA: What You Need To Know as an Advisor

HSA vs. FSA: What You Need To Know as an Advisor

7.5 MIN READ 

Similar, but at the same...

February 07, 2022/by Danelle Kruszka, Avery Heinz, & Ryan Chan
A Breakdown of the 5 Tax Filing Statuses

A Breakdown of the 5 Tax Filing Statuses

7 MIN READ 

January 18, 2022/by Alli Whittle & Rubiyat Alam
Your 2021 (Tax) Year In Review from Your Team At XY Tax Solutions

Your 2021 (Tax) Year In Review from Your Team At XY Tax Solutions

5 MIN READ 

January 10, 2022/by Sara Williams & Cassie Jackson
Should You Make an S Corporation Election? Everything You Need To Know

Should You Make an S Corporation Election? Everything You Need To Know

5 MIN READ 

January 03, 2022/by Dan Ritter Jr. & Alli Whittle
The Ultimate 2021 Guide to Year-End Tax Planning as an Advisor

The Ultimate 2021 Guide to Year-End Tax Planning as an Advisor

9 MIN READ 

Though it may seem that...

December 06, 2021/by Rachel Black
What You Need to Know When Selling Your House from a Tax Perspective

What You Need to Know When Selling Your House from a Tax Perspective

8 MIN READ 

November 15, 2021/by Blake Mattfeldt
Your Guide to Form 8606 as an Advisor

Your Guide to Form 8606 as an Advisor

6.5 MIN READ 

Occasionally illusive but...

October 18, 2021/by Rachel Black
Choosing a Small Business Retirement Plan from a Tax Perspective

Choosing a Small Business Retirement Plan from a Tax Perspective

6.5 MIN READ 

At the risk of sounding...

September 27, 2021/by Dan Ritter Jr
What a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Means for Your Taxes

What a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Means for Your Taxes

3 MIN READ 

If you recall, I wrote...

September 20, 2021/by Pam Hocevar
Your Guide to Tax Preparation and Tax Planning as an Advisor

Your Guide to Tax Preparation and Tax Planning as an Advisor

5 MIN READ 

Tax preparation and tax...

September 06, 2021/by Chelsey Patera
The Top 5 Ways to Set Your Clients Up For A Successful Tax Season

The Top 5 Ways to Set Your Clients Up For A Successful Tax Season

6 MIN READ 

Tax season can be one of...

July 26, 2021/by Sara Williams
Roth Conversions: Everything You Need to Know as an Advisor

Roth Conversions: Everything You Need to Know as an Advisor

9 MIN READ 

“Should I do a Roth...

July 19, 2021/by Sam Nguyen
Everything Advisors Need to Know About IRA Distributions and Taxes

Everything Advisors Need to Know About IRA Distributions and Taxes

7 MIN READ 

July 12, 2021/by Blake Mattfeldt
The Four Steps to Conquering Self-Employment Taxes as an Advisor

The Four Steps to Conquering Self-Employment Taxes as an Advisor

11 MIN READ 

At the risk of preaching...

May 10, 2021/by Team XYTS
What Giving Through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Means for Your Taxes

What Giving Through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Means for Your Taxes

5 MIN READ 

The hardship of the past...

March 11, 2021/by Pam Hocevar
Considering the Benefits of a Tax Extension as a Financial Advisor

Considering the Benefits of a Tax Extension as a Financial Advisor

7.5 MIN READ 

Let's talk about...

March 04, 2021/by Michael Law
How State Conformity to Federal COVID-19 Relief Measures Impacts Your Taxes

How State Conformity to Federal COVID-19 Relief Measures Impacts Your Taxes

13 MIN READ 

COVID-19 relief measures...

February 15, 2021/by Katrina Ivancic
Everything Independent Financial Advisors Need to Know to File Their Taxes

Everything Independent Financial Advisors Need to Know to File Their Taxes

5 MIN READ 

The most wonderful time of...

February 08, 2021/by Chelsey Patera
Saving for Retirement as a Financial Advisor – A Tax Expert's Take

Saving for Retirement as a Financial Advisor – A Tax Expert's Take

8 MIN READ 

Believe it or not, there...

January 14, 2021/by Blake Mattfeldt

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