Protective Refund Claims for Taxes Paid Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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April 15th is not just Tax Day. It is also the deadline to file a protective refund claim for timely-filed 2017 tax returns. Currently there is litigation pending in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). This litigation may not be decided until the summer. In the event the Court determines the ACA tax provisions are unconstitutional, taxpayers may preserve their right to a refund by filing a protective refund claim for taxes paid in tax years where the statute of limitations remains open, generally 2017 and after.

Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits

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When to claim social security is a very personal choice, so it’s important to consider not only your monthly retirement benefit, but also your overall financial picture. There is no “one size fits all” solution to claiming Social Security benefits. As with other matters surrounding your retirement, it’s critical to know your options and test various scenarios before making any major decisions.

Residency, Domicile, & State Income Tax Registration

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Domicile is a lesser-known concept that goes beyond where you own property or where you spend most of your time and it is essentially intent-based. Domicile is a person’s fixed, principle, and permanent home or the place they intend to remain or return to, after being absent. While you can have multiple residences across many states, you can only have one domicile for state income tax purposes.

Growth Versus Value—A Balancing Act, Not an All or Nothing Approach

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Over the last decade, there hasn’t been much to complain about when it comes to equity performance. Even after the sharp decline seen in financial markets earlier this year, equity indices have rebounded with strength and now sit at or near all-time highs. The resilience, performance, and consistency of the market in the last ten years has been nothing short of impressive—that is, unless you’re a value investor.

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