Note: While some information in this article is specific to BP employees, the points about the three tax wallets may be useful for anyone saving for retirement. To understand the myriad types of retirement accounts and their complex tax treatments requires a certain depth of knowledge and expertise in retirement tax planning, more than can […]
Year-End Charitable Giving Strategies
As the end of another year approaches, most altruist investors are considering their year-end charitable giving. When focusing on the goal of bestowing a meaningful gift to another person or charity, some careful planning can go a long way to ensure the maximum amount goes to the intended recipient. This planning should take place on […]
Your Future Income Tax Brackets May Be Higher Than You Assume
Future assumed income tax brackets are a major consideration when making current decisions, such as the decision to convert a traditional retirement plan to a Roth plan and often, the assumptions we make are too low. When making assumptions about your future tax bracket, there are a few factors that often get overlooked. Below are […]
Tax Reform and Filing for 2018
With tax season in full effect, many people are feeling the impact of Tax Reform 2018 for the first time. Therefore, we thought it helpful to review a previously posted summary of the changes to serve as a reference as you file your 2018 taxes. As always, be sure to consult with your tax professional […]