Senate Republicans Respond: Part II of Tax Reform

The House Ways and Means Committee passed its version of tax reform by a party line vote. The bill (highlighted in my last article) was amended prior to passage by Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) in a few areas impacting individuals and businesses...

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House Republicans Release Tax Reform Plan

The long-awaited tax plan is out. Thought you might be interested in this update from Washington policy expert Doug Fisher. He shares his insights on the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” and how they may affect individual, corporate, small businesses and retirement plans.

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Tax Reform Takes Another Step Forward

Republican tax writers released their framework for tax reform on Sept. 27. The plan provides the broad contours of a reform package while allowing Congress to work its will and fill in most of the details, including tax revenue offsets for the cost of specified tax cuts.

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A field guide to finding your perfect seasonal residence

Whether you’re buying a place where your family can gather today or a home where you can retire later — or combining both in one purchase — how do you choose a seasonal home that best meets your current and future needs? Find out what Boston Private experts say about the emotional, financial, tax, and estate planning aspects to consider.

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The Latest Tax Reform Talk From Washington

The President and Congressional Republicans are feeling tremendous pressure to complete tax reform in 2017. During the August Congressional recess, senior staffers for the major tax reform decision makers were busy developing the contours of the reform plan, and they are farther along than most think.

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An Update From Washington: Fall Tax Reform

Tax reform is front and center in Washington. Tax writers are expected to release details of corporate and individual tax plans in a few weeks and start House and Senate debate.

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Six life events that affect your financial plan – and how to prepare for them

While you may need to quickly adjust your financial “sails” occasionally to respond to unexpected life changes, there are many other events that you can prepare for in advance to make future course corrections much easier. Here’s a review of six major life events that can alter your financial plans – plus some actions you can take now to make sure you’re prepared for the future.

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Resource Guide for Family Roles and Experts

Building a trusted team of advisors to help with legal, financial and healthcare decisions will help by filling gaps in knowledge where they exist to better create a holistic plan.

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