Selling a business is a major milestone—and for some entrepreneurs, it can also come with a unique tax-saving opportunity. If you’re planning to sell all or part of a company structured as a C corporation, Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code may allow you to exclude up to 100% of the capital Read more…
Understanding the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT)
There are certain life events that can have a large impact on the taxes you pay: retiring, getting married, selling a business, inheriting assets, and more. Read more…
6 Tax Reduction Strategies to Consider During Market Uncertainty
When market volatility skyrockets, investors often feel at the mercy of wildly fluctuating portfolios. Read more…
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT): An Estate Planning Secret Weapon?
When it comes to estate planning, most people want two things: to keep as much of their wealth as possible in the family and to avoid paying Uncle Sam more than necessary. Read more…
How Tax Projections Help Make Better Financial Decisions
"We should run a tax projection." You’ll hear that a lot around Plancorp Wealth Management. Read more…
Is a QTIP Trust Right for Your Blended Family?
A QTIP may sound familiar, but this isn’t for your ears. However, it may be good for your blended family. Read more…
Is a Health Savings Account Worth It for High-Net-Worth Individuals?
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are often discussed in the basic context of providing tax advantages and savings opportunities for all income levels. Read more…
How to Prepare for the Potential Sunset of the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption in 2025
In 2018, the federal estate and gift tax exemption amount increased substantially, allowing high-net-worth individuals to avoid paying estate taxes on a significant portion of the assets in their estates. Read more…
Donor Considerations & Best Practices for Charitable Giving
As the end of each year approaches, conversations with many of our wealth management clients turn to strategies for lowering their tax bill. Read more…
The Tax Benefits of a Partial Roth Conversion
It always hits our clients at some point after age 50. Retirement is no longer a mirage off in the distance—it’s a real event that’s coming into sharper focus. Read more…