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03.24.26

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Make a 2025 IRA Contribution — Whether You Can Deduct It or Not

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination of the two). But once the contribution deadline has passed,...

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03.24.26
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

AI, Inflation, and the Investment Decisions That Shape Portfolio Outcomes with Brad Long, CFA (Ep. 5)

Podcast

Big market moves can pull investors toward quick reactions, but lasting results often come from steady thinking and better questions. How do you separate noise from what actually matters, and...

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03.24.26

Should Your Business Consider a Fiscal Year End?

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Business Owners
Business Tax

Most businesses close their books for tax and accounting purposes on December 31 because it aligns with the calendar year. But a calendar year isn’t always the best option. For...

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03.18.26

Why You Might Want to Build a Wall Between Your Business and Its Real Estate

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Does your business own its real estate in a separate holding company, such as a limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership? This practice can provide several advantages, including shielding...

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03.18.26
Jake Thibault, CFP®

Kids, Wealth, and Wisdom: Teaching Financial Values After an Exit

Blog
Wealth Management

There is a moment after an exit that almost no one talks about. The deal closes. The wire hits. The stock vests. However it happens, the financial outcome of years...

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03.17.26

It’s Your Last Chance to Claim These Clean Energy Tax Breaks

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if you bought an electric vehicle or made certain green home...

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03.16.26

Business Deductions for Four-Legged Coworkers

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Did you know that you can claim tax deductions for animals that serve a bona fide business purpose? This benefit extends beyond agricultural operations. Working animals in many sectors may...

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03.10.26

April 15 Is the Deadline for More Than Just Your Income Tax Return

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Individual Tax & Planning

You know your 2025 federal income tax return is due April 15, 2026. But do you know what else has an April 15 deadline? If you don’t, you could miss out on...

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03.10.26

New Provisions for 2026 May Affect Your Tax Planning

Articles
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

The many tax-related provisions that went into effect last year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law are affecting 2025 federal income tax returns being...

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03.09.26

Options for Forfeited Employee FSA Balances

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Business Owners
Business Tax

Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide valuable tax savings to employees and payroll tax...

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03.04.26

4 Types of Interest Expense You May Be Able to Deduct

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted for federal tax purposes. There are, however, exceptions. Here are four, one of which is a new break under the One Big Beautiful...

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03.04.26
Spencer Davies, CFP®

Estate Planning Meets Tax Planning

Blog
Wealth Management

Effective Estate Planning Is Not About the Documents Alone The most expensive estate planning mistakes are rarely about the documents themselves. They arise when estate planning and tax planning are...

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03.02.26

Hot Topic Webinar: Tax Planning 201: Advanced Strategies for Managing Embedded Capital Gains

Webinar

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. You’ve learned the fundamentals of tax-efficient investing. But...

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03.02.26

What’s Your Potential Business Vehicle Deduction?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

If you used one or more vehicles in your business during 2025, you may be eligible for valuable tax deductions on your 2025 income tax return. Businesses can generally deduct...

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02.28.26

February 2026 Market Review

Articles
Market Review
Wealth Management

Winter Crosscurrents Strong Global Equity Markets in February Were Shrouded by Escalating Tension in the Middle East February 2026 Key Observations Global equity markets were positive as cooling inflation hopes...

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