tax planning

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2022 Year End Deadlines

The year is drawing to a close in a flash and this is the time to address important year end deadlines. Following are key things you should be in communication with your advisor about now. Custodians are busier than normal years and we expect delays that haven’t been experienced in the past.  If you haven’t squared away with your SYM team already, we advise making it a priority. 529s Planning to make a contribution to

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A man in a suit is sitting outdoors, holding a folded newspaper in one hand and resting his chin on his other. He appears to be deep in thought, perhaps pondering the complex taxation of stock options, with a blurred building facade in the background.

Taxation of Stock Options and Other Mistakes to Avoid

Stock options are often used as an incentive for key employees and executives. For example, Apple CEO Tim Cook received a $3 million salary in 2021, which may seem relatively small given the enormous value of the company. But the full scope of his compensation package becomes clearer when you also consider he was awarded $82.3 million in stock options [1]. Stock options aren’t just for household names. Companies of many sizes use incentive stock

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An infographic by SYM Financial Advisors titled "Tax Time Checkup" shows that 62% of Americans expect a tax refund. It details how they plan to use it: 54% on savings, including emergency savings, 32% on debt, 27% on daily expenses, 12% on home improvement, 10% on major purchases, 8% on vacation, and

Next Year’s Income Tax Planning Starts Now

Whether you are the type to submit your tax filing early or you wait until the April 15th deadline, there are ways to make the annual necessity easier on yourself. Income tax filing doesn’t have to be a frantic race. If you develop the right habits now, you can take small steps all year long, which will make the tax-filing project much simpler. That can lead to a quicker, smoother filing — and can potentially

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