A Few Key Updates About Required Minimum Distributions
The SECURE Act of 2019 raised the minimum RMD age to 72 from 70½ beginning in 2020. And new life expectancy tables will take effect in 2022. Learn more about these updates to RMDs.
Avoiding IRS Underpayment Penalties
Our tax system is set up to “pay-as-you-earn,” but there are situations where taxpayers can get into trouble and face underpayment penalties. We explain how to avoid these situations in this week’s Tax Tip.
Lifetime Income From a 401(k)? You May Want to Think Again
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Client Relationship Manager for Retirement Services Justin Wagner, AIF®, to discuss 401(k) participants’ interest in a lifetime income feature to their plans. They talk about what that might look like, the fiduciary concerns, and if it is even a good option for the investors.
November 2021: Equity Allocations, Infrastructure, and Taming Inflation
For November 2021, the Henssler Research Analysts are closely watching how much investors have allocated to equities as we’ve reached a high not seen since 2000; how the infrastructure bills will affect the related industries, and how the Federal Reserve is going to tame inflation that seems be less transitory as initially thought.
In the News: Spending in retirement—it’s what you’ve been saving for
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how a financial adviser should be taking the time before investors retire to discuss the spending stage of retirement.
Record Expenses in QuickBooks Online and On Your Phone
It’s easy to go out to lunch with a client and forget to save the receipt, which means your books won’t be accurate. QuickBooks Online provides two ways to enter expenses: record on the site itself, or you can snap a photo with your phone using the QuickBooks Online mobile app.
Understanding Tax Lingo
It can be difficult to understand the basic lingo and acronyms used by tax professionals; however, to grasp what they are saying you need to be familiar with the basic terminologies used in taxation.
Spending in Retirement—It is What You’ve Been Saving For
Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, and a Financial Planner join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to address a couple who are worried about the transition in retirement from accumulating money to spending money. The investors are concerned that they won’t enjoy retirement because of the unease they feel not receiving a paycheck.
In the News: Establishing a legacy of giving through donor-advised funds and family foundations
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that both donor-advised funds and family foundations can exist in perpetuity long after the establishing donor dies creating a legacy of charitable giving.
Is Your Business Eligible for the Research and Development Tax Credit?
Has your business solved technological challenges, invested in software development, or re-engineered manufacturing processes? Your business may be eligible for the federal research and development tax credit.