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Pre-IPO Tax Planning: Don’t Let Taxes Derail Your Life After Work

Turn your IPO into lasting wealth. Understand equity taxes, plan ahead, and align your windfall with life after work.

What’s the Best Retirement Age for High Achievers?

Pinpoint your best retirement age by balancing finances, health, and the vision you have for life after work.

“One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – Strategy for Deduction Phaseouts and Charitable Giving 

Today, we’ll review two areas of the law that suggest renewed planning opportunities in the years ahead: (1) deduction phase-outs and (2) charitable giving. For both, the new rules add a layer of...

Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Changes

On July 4th, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), a sweeping tax package. The law makes permanent many of the provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),...

California Gift Tax: Everything You Need To Know

Unravel the complexities of the California Gift Tax with our comprehensive guide. Discover who needs to pay, how much, and what exceptions could apply....

California Long-Term Care Tax: What You Need To Know

This article explores the implications of a long-term care tax in California, why long-term care is so expensive, and what actions you can take to help...

Understanding The California Pass-Through Entity Tax

This article outlines the pass-through entity (PTE) tax's purpose, mechanics, and eligibility criteria. It also highlights the PTE tax’s role in mitigating...

California Estate Tax: Your 101 Guide to California’s Death Tax

This guide simplifies the complexities of estate taxation, and highlights key considerations and resources for residents of the Golden State.

Understanding California’s Inheritance Tax

Navigating the world of inheritance taxes can be a complex journey, filled with nuances and varying state laws. This intricate financial terrain, which impacts the transfer of assets after a person's...

An Overview of Tax Changes in 2024

As it does annually, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced 2024 updates, including adjusting figures for inflation.

Taxes On Inherited Property In California

Understanding inheritance laws and taxes in California is crucial for anyone who finds themselves as a beneficiary of a property. However, these regulations and rates can get complicated quickly.

The Ins and Outs of Roth Conversions – a Powerful Planning Tool

For most Americans, fall means football season. For financial planners, fall means Roth conversion season. There may be no financial planning strategy that...