Author Archives: Naomi Wolowitz
In April 2024 the IRS again granted taxpayers another year of relief from compliance with recently enacted laws concerning required minimum distributions (RMDs) from tax-deferred retirement accounts, including individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k)s. The SECURE Act, signed into law in 2019 and amended in 2022 under SECURE Act 2.0, introduced a requirement that certain […]
Welcome to today’s episode, where the South Florida relatable finance guys discuss the fascinating world of company growth and monetization. It’s rare for a company to grow entirely on its own to become a large, publicly traded entity. More often, founders look to monetize their investment at some point, and private equity (PE) plays a […]
It is no secret that the U.S. tax code is complicated. For foreign persons, compliance with U.S. tax laws is particularly onerous, especially when considering that different rules apply for income and estate tax purposes, and neither depends on an individual’s immigration status. For income tax purposes, the U.S. presumes foreign persons to be nonresident […]
Bonds are an important component of diversified portfolios because they offer investors predictable returns and reliable cash flow without the volatility of the public equity markets. However, this is not to say that bonds are not subject to risks. They are, especially in times of rising interest rates. The good news is you can mitigate […]
In this episode, the relatable finance guys tackle a topic that often confuses many: gifting and the taxes associated with it. They review what counts as gifting and debunk some of its biggest myths. Our goal is to make sure you walk away with a clear understanding of the financial and tax ramifications of gifting, […]
In 2019, the IRS reassured ultra-high-net-worth families that any gifts they make between 2018 and 2025 to remove assets from their taxable estates under the generous but temporary provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would not lose those tax benefits when the estate-tax lifetime-exclusion reverts to its pre-TCJA level in 2026. The […]
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 10, 2024 – Provenance Wealth Advisors, an affiliate of Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs Accountants, has been recognized on Accounting Today’s annual Wealth Magnets list. The Wealth Magnets list ranks investment advisory firms affiliated with CPA firms by assets under advisement. Provenance Wealth Advisors had $3.88 billion in assets under […]
Like many estate-planning decisions, whether it is best to invest in a traditional 401(k) retirement savings plan or a Roth 401(k) comes down to taxes. More specifically, does it make more sense for you to pay taxes on your withdrawals in the future or on the contributions you make today? Weighing these options requires a […]
In today’s episode, “From Start-Up to Going Public,” the relatable finance guys explore the dynamic journey of businesses transforming from small start-ups to major players on the stock exchange. Join in as they delve into the different stages that can help a company grow and achieve this remarkable milestone. While not all paths are identical, […]
Individuals looking to boost their retirement savings beyond the traditional limits of workplace 401(k) and 403(b) plans may be able to do so with a mega backdoor Roth. This strategy may provide a workaround to the income and contribution limits of Roth IRAs while allowing high-net-worth individuals to benefit from tax-free distributions in retirement. For […]