WEBINAR REPLAY
Tax reform is coming. It’s not a matter of if, but rather when. The consensus is that there will be significant changes to the income tax code targeted to raise additional revenue from the wealthy. Learn what these changes are and how they may affect your current planning strategy so you can adjust accordingly before it’s too late.
Because almost every financial action can have tax consequences, choosing tax-efficient strategies is individual to you and should be integrated with your total financial plan. We review our clients’ annual tax return, calculate cost-basis, offer recommendations on tax advantaged investments, and stay current on the ever-changing tax environment to help you maximize tax-reduction opportunities.
► Has your advisor discussed tax planning strategies that could help you keep more of what you make?
► Has your advisor reviewed your tax forms to coordinate your investments with your taxes?
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION (QCD)
If you are age 70 ½ and older you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) in the form of a direct transfer of up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to a charity, including all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD). In order to qualify for tax year 2021, the funds must come out of your IRA by December 31, 2021.
VIEW OUR TAX PLANNING REPORT (March 2021)
Helpful tax-time strategies, including information about the CARES Act and SECURE Act that could affect your 2020 and 2021 taxes.
YEAR END TAX PLANNING WORKSHEET
A list of important deadlines, documents you may need, and strategies to consider.
ACCESS AND EXPORT TAX DATA
Information about exporting tax data from your Raymond James brokerage accounts
TAX PLANNING FOR PASS-THROUGH BUSINESSES
Does your business qualify for this notable tax deduction?
YEAR-END TAX TIPS FOR BUSINESSES
Help improve your bottom line with these tax mitigation strategies.
WEBINAR REPLAY
Should you be bracing for higher taxes? How concerned should land owners and business owners be?
Watch a portion of our Economic and Investment Update Webinar recorded March 2, 2021 discussing the proposed tax law changes, such as the elimination of the stepped-up basis, capital gains hike rate for filers with incomes above $1 million, and a phase out of small business income deductions over $400,000.
Tax Rates
Please note: Tax rates are for the 2021 tax year and will be updated to the 2022 rates after April 15, 2022.
MARRIED FILING JOINTLY
| Rate | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 | $19,900 |
| 12% | $19,901 | $81,050 |
| 22% | $81,051 | $172,750 |
| 24% | $172,751 | $329,850 |
| 32% | $329,851 | $418,850 |
| 35% | $418,851 | $628,300 |
| 37% | $628,301 | N/A |
MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY
| Rate | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 | $9,875 |
| 12% | $9,876 | $40,125 |
| 22% | $40,126 | $85,525 |
| 24% | $85,526 | $163,300 |
| 32% | $163,301 | $207,350 |
| 35% | $207,351 | $311,025 |
| 37% | $311,026 | N/A |
SINGLE
| Rate | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 | $9,950 |
| 12% | $9,951 | $40,525 |
| 22% | $40,526 | $86,375 |
| 24% | $86,376 | $164,925 |
| 32% | $164,926 | $209,425 |
| 35% | $209,426 | $523,600 |
| 37% | $523,601 | N/A |
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD
| Rate | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 | $14,200 |
| 12% | $14,201 | $54,200 |
| 22% | $54,201 | $86,350 |
| 24% | $86,351 | $164,900 |
| 32% | $164,901 | $209,400 |
| 35% | $209,401 | $523,600 |
| 37% | $523,601 | N/A |
2021 Federal Estate Tax Levels
At death, a surviving spouse's estate will owe estate taxes on the net value that exceeds the annual exemption:
| Year | Exempt from Tax | Estate-Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,700,000 per person with portability | Top rate of 40% |
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