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Mackey McNeil, CPA, PFS, shares how she took back her time in this episode of the PFP Section podcast.
Guest: Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS
Do you long for more flexibility and free time in your schedule? In part 2 of this PFP Section podcast series, Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS, shares her process for taking back her time. Mackey fills you in on how she went from having her hands in everything to designing her business so that it could run without her. She takes you through the 5-step step process that you can use to take back your time.
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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For the last 20 years, Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS, has been working on building and delivering Prosper for Business. This life changing system has facilitated her clients to achieve the 3 freedoms of money. The methodology is relevant whether you are a CPA financial planner with your own practice or you are advising clients on their businesses. In part 1 of this 4-part series, Mackey shares:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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Holiday season is a great time of year to discuss philanthropic intent with your clients. This brings together the year-end planning opportunity to maximize tax deductions and the time of year to have purposeful conversations with family on causes that matter. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, JG Gassman, CPA/PFS, and Rick Peck share ideas to consider with your clients as the end of the year approaches, including:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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Clients have three years left to use the enhanced unified credit before it gets cut in half. Putting holistic techniques in place that consider tax, financial planning, and asset protection sooner rather than later will be important. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, interviews Marty Shenkman, CPA/PFS, JD, and Jonathan Blattmachr, JD, to get their thoughts on using SLATs and other strategies. They answer the following questions:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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Mark Astrinos, CPA/PFS, has made some bold and scary moves in his career to land where he is now with his own financial planning firm. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle Benson facilitates Mark to share his story and the wisdom he has gained. Mark discusses:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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Interest from US donors to be philanthropic to causes overseas is picking up steam. This is often happening without the knowledge that there are ways to do this in a manner that incorporates due diligence and tax benefits. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Jonathan Gassman, CPA/PFS, Rick Peck (NH Charitable Foundation), and Brooks Reid (CAF America) walk CPA advisors through what they need to be considering with their relevant clients. They answer the following questions:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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As we look to the results of the midterm election, it appears that we will have a divided government in 2023-2024 and we will need to carefully consider the impact on our clients. Year-end planning could include tax loss harvesting for crypto, new energy provisions and investments, Roth conversions and filling up the 22% and 24% tax bracket. We will also need to give careful consideration to the preparation for the sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 regarding the federal gift and estate tax exclusion. As you approach this with your clients, conversations and plans will need to be developed in preparation for the changes happening in 2026. In this PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS also addresses the following:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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QTIP trusts often allow the testator to have it all by having peace of mind that their surviving spouse will be cared for during their lifetime at the same time as passing assets to heirs of their choosing after the surviving spouse's death. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Paul Hood, JD, LLM, dives into planning for the surviving spouse. He discusses:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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2022 has been a volatile year in the stock market. Year-end planning will undoubtedly include tax-loss harvesting to offset capital gains for many clients. As you approach this with your clients, it's important to keep the wash sale rules in mind. In this PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, interviews expert Mark Fichtenbaum, CPA. Mark answers the following questions.
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS, has evolved from a business owner providing traditional accounting services to owning three companies to serve her business owner, business, and personal financial planning clients. She has also gone from running the businesses to handing that duty off and working part time to fulfill other areas of her life. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle Benson facilitates Mackey to share her story and what she has learned along the way. Mackey talks about:
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This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program.
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