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From Brackets to Breaks: Is Tax Planning Really Worth the Effort?

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Marcus Iwig
03/24/2026

Explore how tax planning strategies could be aligned with your income, assets, and long‑term goals. Marcus shares why personalized approaches often lead to more informed financial decisions.

How Thoughtful Tax Planning Could Help You Keep More of What You Earn

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Melissa Pflieger
03/17/2026

Tax planning can help create more flexibility over time. Melissa, explores a few strategies and considerations in her latest blog.

How to Think About Taxes in Retirement – Beyond Just Paying Less

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Andy Mullan
03/10/2026

Learn why many retirees focus on lifetime taxes, how different income sources interact, and what to be aware of as you approach retirement.

Chart of the Month – December 2025

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Garrett Jackson
12/11/2025

Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.

Proactive Tax Planning: Don’t Let Taxes Happen to You

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Zach Dalluge
12/04/2025

Proactive tax planning can offer greater clarity around your financial picture. Zach explains what it is and why it matters.

Hidden Tax-Saving Opportunities Most People Miss

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Guest Blogger
11/13/2025

Grant Booth, CPA at Jacobsen & Company, LLP, breaks down commonly missed tax-saving strategies to consider before year-end.

Smart Tax Moves for Year–End 2025: How to Make the Most of Your Brackets

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Ethan Gascho
10/21/2025

Check out Ethan's five actionable strategies that could help you take control of your taxes at year-end in 2025.

Five Actions You Might Want to Consider Based on the New Tax Law

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Marcus Iwig
09/23/2025

With the recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it's essential to understand how these changes can impact your financial plan.  Join Marcus as he discusses some actions you might want to consider based on the new tax law.

Nearly 1,000 Pages of Tax Law—Here’s What Actually Matters

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Caleb Brown
09/09/2025

In his latest blog post, Caleb Brown breaks through the clutter of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. What you need to know about all the changes and how they could affect your tax situation.

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From Brackets to Breaks: Is Tax Planning Really Worth the Effort?

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Marcus Iwig
03/24/2026

Explore how tax planning strategies could be aligned with your income, assets, and long‑term goals. Marcus shares why personalized approaches often lead to more informed financial decisions.

How Thoughtful Tax Planning Could Help You Keep More of What You Earn

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Melissa Pflieger
03/17/2026

Tax planning can help create more flexibility over time. Melissa, explores a few strategies and considerations in her latest blog.

How to Think About Taxes in Retirement – Beyond Just Paying Less

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Andy Mullan
03/10/2026

Learn why many retirees focus on lifetime taxes, how different income sources interact, and what to be aware of as you approach retirement.

Chart of the Month – December 2025

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Garrett Jackson
12/11/2025

Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.

Proactive Tax Planning: Don’t Let Taxes Happen to You

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Zach Dalluge
12/04/2025

Proactive tax planning can offer greater clarity around your financial picture. Zach explains what it is and why it matters.

Hidden Tax-Saving Opportunities Most People Miss

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Guest Blogger
11/13/2025

Grant Booth, CPA at Jacobsen & Company, LLP, breaks down commonly missed tax-saving strategies to consider before year-end.

Smart Tax Moves for Year–End 2025: How to Make the Most of Your Brackets

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Ethan Gascho
10/21/2025

Check out Ethan's five actionable strategies that could help you take control of your taxes at year-end in 2025.

Five Actions You Might Want to Consider Based on the New Tax Law

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Marcus Iwig
09/23/2025

With the recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it's essential to understand how these changes can impact your financial plan.  Join Marcus as he discusses some actions you might want to consider based on the new tax law.

Nearly 1,000 Pages of Tax Law—Here’s What Actually Matters

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Caleb Brown
09/09/2025

In his latest blog post, Caleb Brown breaks through the clutter of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. What you need to know about all the changes and how they could affect your tax situation.

Inherit $100 and Advance to Go!

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Brent Carlson
08/13/2025

Before taking action on your inheritance, here are three things to consider.

Tax Loss Harvesting: Losing to Win?

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Garrett Jackson
12/03/2024

In the investing world, how can it be possible to win even when you lose? That is precisely what occurs when utilizing a tax loss harvesting strategy.  Let's take a look!

Selling Your Business: Tax Implications and Qualified Small Business Stock Opportunities

Category: Financial Planning » Taxes
By Kadin White
11/12/2024

Selling a business involves numerous considerations, particularly the tax implications for key shareholders. There are potential tax advantages available to business owners and key employees that can help mitigate these costs. Let's take a look.

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