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

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

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