Episode 115: Let's Talk Taxes: Trump Accounts, Virginia Tax Changes & NIIT for Federal Employees

About this episode

This episode discusses recent tax changes and their implications for financial planning, including Trump accounts and Virginia tax changes.

Do you actually understand how recent tax changes could impact your financial plan? In this episode, we break down several important tax topics, including Trump accounts, Virginia tax changes, Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), and estimated tax payments. Tax laws are constantly changing, and what seems permanent today may change with the next administration, which is why tax planning should always be part of a long-term financial strategy. Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC Resources Mentioned: Mason & Associates: LinkedIn Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn Ben Raikes: LinkedIn

Topics covered

• tax changes
• financial planning
• Net Investment Income Tax
• Virginia tax changes
• estimated tax payments

Keywords

• tax planning
• financial strategy
• Trump accounts
• Virginia tax changes
• NIIT
• estimated tax payments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mason & Associates

Places: Virginia

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