Two calendars showing December 2026 and January 2027, illustrating the prior-year IRA contribution window

Many people reach tax season, review their retirement savings, and realize they did not fully fund an IRA in a previous year. That often leads to an important question: Can you make an IRA contribution now to replace the amount you missed? In most cases, no. The IRS does not

A modern apartment building under construction in an urban Opportunity Zone neighborhood

For investors sitting on significant unrealized capital gains, few strategies in the tax code offer the combination of deferral, reduction, and potential elimination of tax that Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) provide. Originally created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the program was designed to channel private capital

Man reviewing a financial statement at his desk while considering a retirement account decision

If you’ve spent years at a company that offers employer stock in your 401(k), and that stock has grown significantly, you may be sitting on a tax opportunity that most people overlook when they retire or change jobs. It’s called Net Unrealized Appreciation, or NUA. The strategy is straightforward in

In the realm of financial planning, understanding the intricacies of investment strategies and tax implications is crucial for maximizing wealth. One such concept that often goes underutilized or misunderstood is Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). Our goal is to demystify NUA, explaining its significance, benefits, and how it can be a