Jonathan Bloom
IRS Increases Tax-Free Charitable Giving Limit for IRA Owners
In a recent announcement, the IRS increased the annual limit for tax-free charitable donations from IRAs, allowing eligible IRA owners aged 70½ and older to give up to $105,000 tax-free in 2024. These contributions, known as Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), may help reduce taxable income while also benefiting eligible charitable organizations. For those aged 73 […]
Top Takeaways From Our 2024 Tax Planning & Wealth Preservation Webinar
In this article: Strategic tax planning preserves wealth and ensures a lasting legacy. During AAFCPAs’ recent Individual/Family and Wealth Preservation webinar (October 2024), Jonathan Bloom, CFP®, AIF®, Joshua England, LLM, Esq., Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, CM&AA, Daniel Seaman, CPA, and Tyler Champagne, CPA, MSA shared wealth preservation insights including strategies to help optimize your tax […]
Election Impact on Taxes: Essential 2024 Strategies to Know
Webinar OnDemand: Post-Election Tax Update Fireside Chat AAFCPAs invites you to watch our special Post-Election Tax Update. Our tax advisors provide in-depth analysis of key outcomes of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and their potential impact on your tax planning. Details: Hear in-depth analysis of key election outcomes from the 2024 U.S. presidential election and […]
AAF Wealth Management Q3 2024 Market Insights
AAFCPAs is pleased to share the following Q3 2024 Market Insights published by AAF Wealth Management, a subsidiary of AAFCPAs. While world markets were relatively calm, we saw a bit more volatility this quarter in the investing and political arenas. Coming out of an uneventful first half of the year, the combination of more realistic […]
Webinar On-Demand – Year-End Tax Optimization for Individuals & Families: Key Insights to Save in 2024
Webinar: Year-End Individual/Family Tax and Wealth Preservation AAFCPAs invites you to watch our 2024 Individual/Family Tax and Wealth Preservation webinar, tailored to high-net-worth individuals. Watch us discuss tax strategies for preserving and growing your wealth. Details: Tailored to high-net-worth individuals looking to preserve and grow their wealth, this session offers insights on tax strategies and […]
New IRS Guidelines: Employer Matching Contributions for Student Loan Payments Explained
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Internal Revenue Service has issued important interim guidance for employers offering retirement plans, which presents a new opportunity to enhance employee benefits. This guidance, detailed in Notice 2024-63, explains how employers may provide matching contributions to retirement plans based on employee student loan payments, as outlined […]
Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2024 Tax Strategy
Watch OnDemand: 2024 Year-End Tax Webinars Reviewing your tax strategies before the end of the calendar year is essential to uncover potential tax savings, ensure compliance, and optimize your financial decisions, which is why AAFCPAs annually hosts a series of complimentary webinars to help clients stay informed and prepared. Whether you are a business owner, […]
AAF Wealth Management Q2 2024 Market Insights
Note: These market insights were written prior to the weekend’s events. We express our sincere condolences to victims of last weekend’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. It is another unfortunate example of the uncertainties we face on a global scale. We reaffirm our commitment to our core values of compassion, community care, and […]
From The Desk of Jonathan Bloom – July 2024
I often reflect on my role in helping clients navigate not just retirement but all of life’s many transitions—like changing jobs, welcoming kids or grandkids, or exiting their business. These moments carry both financial and emotional weight, and I aim to make these transitions as smooth as possible. My goal is to support clients comprehensively—providing […]