Tag: tax planning

Tax Planning Vs. Tax Filing

Navigating the world of income taxes can be daunting. For many, the terms “tax planning” and “tax filing”…

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How to Pay State Estimated Taxes: A Guide for Women Leaders with Equity Compensation

State taxes on equity compensation can create unexpected tax bills, especially in high-tax states or if you’ve moved…
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How to Pay Estimated Federal Taxes: A Guide for Women Leaders with Equity Compensation

Key Points Equity compensation like restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock options can create large bursts of taxable…

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A Comprehensive Guide to Retirement Planning for IBM Executives

Author: Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: If you’re an executive at IBM, your compensation goes far beyond…

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How to Make the Most of Your Meta Restricted Stock Units

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points If you work at Meta, a meaningful portion of your…

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2026 Tax and Financial Planning Numbers: A Practical Guide for the New Year

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® As you look ahead to 2026, your mind might be on new…

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What is Tax Planning Anyway? 

How Effective Tax Planning Can Help Your Retirement Income Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Planning for taxes…

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Understanding AMT: What Women Leaders with ISOs Need to Know

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: For many women in leadership roles, Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)…

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New Rules Ahead: How to Maximize Your Charitable Impact Before the OBBBA Takes Effect

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: Last month, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill…

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Should You File Jointly or Separately? A Guide to Optimizing Your Tax Situation in Marriage

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: How you file your taxes as a married couple is…

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