Finding Tax Savings: Understanding Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) in Retirement Plans

Finding Tax Savings: Understanding Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) in Retirement Plans - 1

Employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), provide powerful savings opportunities—but also create complex tax considerations. One often-overlooked strategy that may offer substantial tax savings is Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). Despite its technical name, NUA is a relatively straightforward method for converting some retirement plan gains from higher ordinary income tax rates into lower capital gains tax … Read more

What High-Income Earners Need to Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and 2025 Tax Planning

What High-Income Earners Need to Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and 2025 Tax Planning - 3

On July 4, 2025, the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law, ushering in a wave of tax code updates. While headlines focused on middle-income breaks and W-2 perks, high-income earners — especially those nearing or in retirement — need to look past the noise and focus on what matters for long-term financial … Read more