In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, interviews Mark Fichtenbaum, CPA, JD, LLM, one of the foremost experts in the country on the taxation of securities, about bond tax planning strategies to consider with your relevant clients during a volatile market with low interest rates:
What are the tax planning opportunities when purchasing bonds that are trading at a premium?
What are the planning opportunities if you already own a premium bond?
How can you effectively and efficiently harvest losses on securities to offset capital gains from bonds?
What are alternative planning strategies to avoid violating the wash-sale rules?
What are the estate planning considerations for premium bonds where there is a step up in basis?
What are some examples showing these tax strategies?
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