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Billionaire Bill Ackman has an idea for getting the ultra-wealthy to finally pay a fair share of taxes

Entrepreneurs like Elon Musk pay too little tax. But a levy on unrealized capital gains for those with $100 million in the bank risks stifling innovation.

Fortune

Repeal the Death Tax? These Are the Taxing Trade-Offs

Getting rid of the death tax (aka the estate tax) might sound like a great idea, but more people could pay higher taxes under the capital gains tax regime.

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The rich are getting richer: Australia’s wealth divide continues to widen

Wealth disparity will soon destroy any ‘semblance of equality’ in Australian society, Australia Institute research finds

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More Homeowners Stuck With Capital Gains Tax Bills: What to Know

High home values are leading to unexpected taxes for some home sellers.

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The Top 1% Save Over $150 Billion in Taxes Annually: 5 Tax-Saving Strategies They Use

Millionaires often leverage provisions like backdoor Roth IRAs, 1031 exchanges, and business asset depreciation to reduce tax liabilities and preserve capital.

International Business Times UK

Rachel Reeves confirms taxes will rise in her first budget in October

Ahead of her first budget, Rachel Reeves refused to rule out hiking capital gains and inheritance tax and pursuing pension reform to fill the £22bn black hole in the public finances

The Independent UK

How to Fix a Trust Dilemma to Prevent a Tax Bomb

A bypass, or AB, trust splits into two trusts when one spouse in a married couple dies, cutting the estate taxes for beneficiaries.

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Rachel Reeves could raise £10bn in wealth taxes, Resolution Foundation says

The chancellor could find the cash to fund Labour’s plans for power, including inflation-busting pay hikes for public sector workers, by levying taxes on unearned wealth

The Independent UK

Reeves to consider capital gains tax plan to help fix ‘broke Britain’

The chancellor will declare Britain ‘broke and broken’ and reveal the scale of Labour’s dire financial inheritance from the Conservatives

The Independent UK

Wealth taxes could raise £10bn to help plug Tory budget hole, say economists

Reforms to inheritance and capital gains taxes could reduce £20bn shortfall and combat UK’s widening wealth gap

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves urged to crack down on wealthy tax avoiders

Calls follow Guardian undercover investigation as chancellor poised to reveal £20bn hole in UK finances

The Guardian - UK

Super-rich being advised how to avoid Labour tax clampdown, undercover investigation suggests

Revealed: Wealthy being pitched offshore products said to shelter fortunes from inheritance tax and capital gains tax

The Guardian - UK

Avoid These Tax Surprises When Selling a Vacation Home

How to avoid certain tax surprises when you sell a vacation home.

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Trump Economist Warns Of Biden's Potential Tax Hikes

Biden's tax plan under scrutiny for proposed increases in capital gains and corporate taxes, sparking economic debate.

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How to Handle Irrevocable Trust Assets Tax-Efficiently

Irrevocable trusts can be structured so that trust property is either included in the potentially taxable gross estate or removed. What are the pros and cons?

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Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know

Some people wonder what Project 2025 is and what it suggests for taxes.

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Before Doing a Roth Conversion, Evaluate These Three Thresholds

To avoid getting flattened by higher taxes or Medicare premiums related to Roth conversions, make sure you look both ways on your tax rates.

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Three Ways to Pay Less Taxes to Uncle Sam

Retirees especially could benefit from these tax-efficient strategies that focus on what you leave your heirs and what kind of accounts your money is in.

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Using Options to Generate Extra Income from Financial Stocks

With the market climbing significantly lately, investors might be more focused on generating income rather than capital gains. Covered calls are a great strategy in that case.

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Should You or the Trust Pay a Trust's Income Taxes?

Irrevocable trusts can be set up so that the trust maker no longer pays income taxes, and the taxes are instead paid by the trust. What are the pros and cons?

The Conversation

If Rachel Reeves hikes capital gains tax, she’ll be more in line with Nigel Lawson than Gordon Brown

With Labour heavily predicted to win the upcoming UK election, there has been much talk about future tax plans.

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One Retiree's Story of How She Built Her Retirement Nest Egg

One way to build wealth is to max out your company’s retirement plans, but doing it in tax-efficient ways can make an even bigger difference.

The Guardian - UK

Labour drafts options for wealth taxes to ‘unlock’ funds for public services

Exclusive: Sources say changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax are being discussed

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Tax-Smart Strategies for Account Withdrawals

Understanding the best way to tap your IRAs and other accounts can help you preserve your savings and lower your tax bill.

Evening Standard

What Is capital gains tax? Upcoming changes after Autumn Budget 2024 explained

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a capital tax gains raid in her Autumn Budget — here’s what it means for you

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