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Below includes a list of with links to many of the 1,100+ articles that I have authored and co-authored for media, journals, magazines, and academic journals.  I have additional articles and book chapters for free download on SSRN: http://ssrn.com/author=339796

  • Transfer Pricing and State Aid: The Unintended Consequences of Advance Pricing Agreements (lead article for United Nations UNCITAD’s World Investment Forum, Transnational Corporations, Vol. 25(2), pp. 9-36, 2018
  • How May the United States Leverage its FATCA IGA Bilateral Process to Incentivize Good Tax Administrations among the World of Black Hat and Grey Hat Governments? A Carrot & Stick Policy Proposal Emory International Law Review, Vol. 31, No. 1, 2017
  • Cited at FN 243 and 328 as the author of the tax section of article (with my research assistant): S. Foreign Trade Zones, Tax-Free Trade Zones Of The World, And Their Impact On The U.S. Economy, 12 J. Int’l Bus. & L. 149 (Spring, 2013) Susan Tiefenbrun
  • Ancient Roman Munificence: The Development of the Practice and Law of Charity, 57 Rutgers L. Rev. 1043 – 1110 (69 pages) (2005) (William H. Byrnes)
  • The Private Foundation’s Topsy Turvy Road in the American Political Process4 Hous. Bus. & Tax L.J. 498 – 592 (96 pages) (2005) (William H. Byrnes)
  • A Review of the Development of an Internet-Delivered LL.M Program in the United StatesUnited States, 3 University of Warwick School of Law- Journal of Information Law & Technology (2001) (William H. Byrnes)
  • Developments in Transfer Pricing: The OECD 1994 Draft Report & the United States Treasury Regulations2 Eur. Law Student L. Rev. 44, 44-97 (1995) (William H. Byrnes)

1,100 Short Media Articles Published by Financial Media

  1. Forgiveness After the Fact: Understanding the SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted June 10, 2020.
  2. Keeping the Lights on Act proposed 50% refundable tax credit against employment tax liabilities for expenses like rent, mortgage costs and utilities. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, June 8, 2020.
  3. Guidance that borrowers with SBA loans of less than $2 million will be deemed to have made the certification in good faith—and will avoid future SBA review. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, June 6, 2020.
  4. Summer Sabbatical? Employer FFCRA Covid-19 Leave Obligations, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted June 3, 2020.
  5. Restoring the home office deduction for employees? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, May 30, 2020.
  6. Reopening Resistance: Unemployment Benefits and Refusing to Return to Work? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted May 27, 2020.
  7. The Retail Glitch Fix: Claiming Retroactive Bonus Depreciation, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted May 23, 2020.
  8. Is the Carry Back for 2019 Net Operating Losses (NOLs) a Good Tax Break? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, May 20, 2020.
  9. Unwrapping the Details of the “Gift” 2020 RMD Waiver, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted May 15, 2020.
  10. Whether a payroll tax cut is a smart way to provide economic stimulus in the wake of COVID-19? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, May 11, 2020.
  11. CARES Act Supersizes Deduction for Charitable Gifts in 2020 and Beyond William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted May 8, 2020.
  12. Whether Section 529 plans should now be opened to allow tax-free withdrawals for homeschooling costs? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, May 6, 2020.
  13. Lemons or Lemonade: Accelerating 2020 Disaster Losses to 2019 Taxes., William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted April 29, 2020.
  14. Should Congress lift the Social Security earnings restrictions for 2020 (and potentially beyond)? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 26, 2020.
  15. Section 139 COVID-19 Disaster Relief: Throwing Employees a Lifeline., William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted April 22, 2020.
  16. Restricting The Availability Of Payroll Tax Credits To Payroll Protection Loan Recipients. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 17, 2020.
  17. Roth Conversion, Right for a Rocky Market?, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted April 15, 2020.
  18. Potential Impact Of The (Covid-19) Expanded Charitable Deduction Rules? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 14, 2020.
  19. Does Covid-19 Justify Rolling Back the SALT Cap to Put Money in the Hands of Wealthy Taxpayers in High Tax States? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 9, 2020.
  20. CARES Act Small Business Tax Credits & Deferral vs. Loan Forgiveness, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 7, 2020.
  21. CARES Act Options to Help Small Business, Employees Stay Afloat, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, April 6, 2020.
  22. Will the potential impact of the stimulus checks be effective and enough? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 4, 2020.
  23. Unpacking Emerging Tax Relief Provided by the COVID-19 Response Act, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 20, 2020.
  24. 7 Keys of Secure Act’s Annuity Safe Harbor in Retirement Plans William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, March 12, 2020.
  25. Potential Federal Bailout Of The Cruise Industry, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 11, 2020.
  26. Pitfalls of SECURE Act’s Required Lifetime Income Estimates, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 9, 2020.
  27. Proposal To Combat The Growing Economic Crisis, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 7, 2020.
  28. Silver Lining to the Market Crash: Funding GRATs with Stock?, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 5, 2020.
  29. Impact Of Wayfair Generally, As Well As The Small Business Coalition Concerns, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 4, 2020.
  30. Proposed Changes To The Student Loan Interest Deduction, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 2, 2020.
  31. The Million Dollar IRA Question: Do I Change the Beneficiary Post-SECURE?, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 10, 2020.
  32. Targeted Economic Relief To Industries And Companies, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 26, 2020.
  33. Roth 401(k)s Could Provide Post-SECURE Act Save, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 24, 2020.
  34. Repeal The Energy-Related Tax Credits?, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 18, 2020.
  35. Digging Into IRS’ Secure Act RMD Guidance, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 2, 2020.
  36. New Precedent Employers Cannot Shorten The Time Period Over Which Plan Participants Can Sue For Fiduciary Breach Solely By Posting Information Online Or Sending It In The Mail, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 14, 2020.
  37. Secure Act’s New Retirement Plans: MEPs, ARPs & PEPs, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, February 19, 2020.
  38. Expand exemption for income from selling the taxpayer’s home from age 55s and up? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 10, 2020.
  39. Potential Impact Of The Expanded Definition Of Accredited Investor, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 8, 2020.
  40. Reevaluating Roth Conversion Value Post-SECURE, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 5, 2020.
  41. Simplify The Transfer Tax System And Reduce The Applicable Tax Rates, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted January 29, 2020.
  42. Kiddie Tax Redux: Running the Math on the Retroactive Break for 2019, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, submitted January 29, 2020.
  43. S. Tax Reform, Simplification, and FATCA: “The Force is Strong, Young Skywalker”, IFC Review, January 29, 2020.
  44. SECURE Act’s Improvement to Cash Balance Plans, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, January 2020.
  45. Kiddie Tax Rules’ Reversion To Their Pre-Reform Status, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, January 2020
  46. The New SECURE Act’s 10-Year IRA Stretch, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, January 2020.
  47. Should Large Gig Economy Employers Pay Social Security And Medicare Tax On Their Independent Contractors? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, January 2020.
  48. SECURE Act’s New 401(k) Annuity Options, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, January 14, 2020.
  49. The Elimination Of The Stretch IRA And Potential Impact On IRA Use Going Forward, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, January 2020.
  50. SECURE Act’s New MEPs- a Game Changer for 2020? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, January 8, 2020.
  51. Repeal of the Cadillac tax. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, January 2020.
  52. S. Tax Reform, Simplification, and FATCA: “The Force Is Strong, Young Skywalker.”, IFC Review (Jan. 2020).
  53. SECURE Act Finally Signed into law- 2020 IRA Planning? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, January 8, 2020.
  54. It became necessary to destroy the town to save it:” The US and the OECD’s Unified Approach. TP News, December 11, 2019.
  55. Whether the HELPER Act is a viable solution for solving taxpayers’ student loan problems? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December 2019.
  56. Post-Reform Holiday Giving with a “FLIP” Charitable Trust, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December 2019.
  57. Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December 2019.
  58. 10 Annuity Tax Facts You Should Know, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, December 18, 2019.
  59. Should states enact their own fiduciary rules? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December 2019.
  60. For Tax-Preferred Charitable Gifts, Use This Workaround by Year-End? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, December 18, 2019.
  61. Should Client’s Follow Trump to Florida? Escaping the SALT Cap? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December 2019.
  62. Allow taxpayers to take penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay for long-term care insurance premiums even if the taxpayer has yet to reach age 59 ½? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December 2019.
  63. Rationale For The Delayed Vote And The Potential Impact, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, December, 2019.
  64. Skip the Cash Gift, Try a Kiddie Roth IRA for the Holidays? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, December 4, 2019.
  65. 4 Common Questions About Reverse Mortgages, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, November 20, 2019.
  66. 5 Ways Reverse Mortgages Pay You Money William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, November 20, 2019.
  67. 2020 Medicare Changes Highlight Valuable Income-Minimization Strategies, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, November 19, 2019.
  68. Potential Impact That HRAs Might Have Both On Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance And The Individual Markets. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November, 2019.
  69. IRS Blesses “Sprinkling Powers” for CRT’s, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November 2019.
  70. Fixed Indexed Annuities Trending Again for 2020? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, ThinkAdvisor, November 26, 2019.
  71. Possible Impact Of The Bonus Depreciation Phase-Out, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November, 2019.
  72. New Partnership Reporting Regime Effective for 2019, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November 2019.
  73. A U.S. Federal Wealth Tax? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November 2019
  74. Should the Congressional Review Act be Used to Challenge the IRS Rule Thwarting States from a SALT Work-Around? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November, 2019.
  75. New Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Rules Protect Employers from ObamaCare Mandate William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, November 2019.
  76. IRS Finalizes Section 199A Rental Real Estate Safe Harbor William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, October 2019.
  77. Whether Limiting The Use Of Sub-Regulatory Guidance Is Advisable, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, October, 2019.
  78. Avoiding Roth Conversion Traps, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor November 8, 2019.
  79. Tax Reform’s Impact on Charitable Giving, A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, October, 2019.
  80. 2020 Medicare Premium Changes Highlight Valuable Income-Minimization Strategies, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, October 2019.
  81. Tax long-term capital gains at the same tax rates that apply to ordinary income? A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, October, 2019.
  82. Gig Economy Threatens Future of Independent Contractor Tax Status, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September 2019.
  83. State level fiduciary best interests initiatives and the decision of major carriers to pull their products from these markets. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September, 2019.
  84. The cap on the state and local tax deduction (SALT cap), a debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September, 2019.
  85. Hit by Natural Disaster? Tax Reform Tangles Tax Relief, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, September 30, 2019.
  86. Advisory fees may be taken from nonqualified fee-based annuities without triggering a taxable event. A debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September, 2019.
  87. Deducting casualty losses after a natural disaster, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Property & Casualty 360, September 24, 2019.
  88. Payroll Tax Cut, a debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September 16, 2019.
  89. Post-Divorce Tax Benefits After Alimony Deduction’s Death, ThinkAdvisor and Tax Facts Intelligence.
  90. Health savings accounts (HSAs), a debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September 16, 2019.
  91. Further limit the ability of public companies to deduct executive compensation in excess of certain threshold limits, a debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, August, 2019.
  92. IRS Blesses Next Big Annuity Trend: Fee-Based Annuities, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, September, 2019.
  93. Reconciling Rollover Advice With Reg BI and DOL Fiduciary Standard Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes | September 13, 2019.
  94. Small Employers: Look Before Leaping Into New MEP 401(k) Option William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Think Advisor August 16, 2019.
  95. Debate about the final MEP regulations and their potential impact on the small business retirement savings landscape, a debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, August, 2019.
  96. Supreme Court Hands HNW Clients New Trust Planning Strategy, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Think Advisor, August 12, 2019.
  97. Safe Harbors Despite Decreased 2020 ACA Affordability Threshold, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, August 7, 2019.
  98. A debate about the impact that Biden’s proposal would have on the ACA and the healthcare system in general, a debate between William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, August, 2019.
  99. A debate proposal to reduce the transfer tax exemption to $3.5 million per individual and increase the current maximum tax rate from 40 percent to 45 percent, decrease the exemption for lifetime gifts. William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July, 2019.
  100. A debate extender provisions generally, as well as the viability of funding their extension by cutting the transfer tax exemption back to pre-reform levels. William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July, 2019.
  101. Supersize a Roth 401(k) With Backdoor Contributions William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July 29, 2019.
  102. Boosting the Value of IRA Planning Strategies After the Tax Cut Law William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July 16, 2019.
  103. A debate about the potential impact of the newly expanded HRA rules going forward, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July, 2019.
  104. SEC’s Reg BI Adds Unexpected Fiduciary Hurdle for Retirement Advisors William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July 03, 2019.
  105. A debate about the Regulation Best Interest, which is the SEC version of the DOL fiduciary rule. William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July, 2019.
  106. Unpacking the New HRA Option for Employee Health Insurance William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, July 03, 2019.
  107. Debate making it easier for retirement plan sponsors to give plan participants the option of purchasing an annuity within their 401(k) account in order to provide a pension-like stream of income throughout retirement. William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, June, 2019.
  108. Can Roth IRAs Match 529 Plans for College Savings Benefits? William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, June 12, 2019.
  109. Reaping the Pre-Reform Benefits of Charitable Giving in a Post-Reform World, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, June 12, 2019.
  110. Debate participation of part-time employees in employers’ 401(k) plans. William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, June 2019.
  111. Debate the potential impact if the expanded MEP rules, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, June 12, 2019.
  112. Debate about viability and advisability of making the current Section 199A pass-through business tax regime permanent. . William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, May, 2019.
  113. Whether the current beneficial treatment of the stretch IRA should be limited or eliminated. William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | Tax Facts Intelligence, May 31, 2019.
  114. Standalone LTCI Premiums Skyrocket, but Alternatives Abound William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | May 31, 2019.
  1. Retirees Beware: IRS Pension Buyout Stance Shifts (Again) William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | May 17, 2019.
  2. Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA for the Small Business Client? William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | May, 2019.
  3. Who’s Responsible for Your Parents’ Nursing Home Cost? It’s Not Who You Think William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | May 10, 2019.
  4. Out-of-State Trusts Shouldn’t Be Taxed: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink | May 08, 2019.
  5. SECURE Act’s Change of RMD Rules: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, May 02, 2019.
  6. Which Retirement Account Comes First, the 401(k) or the IRA?, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, May 01, 2019.
  7. Debate allowing allow senior citizens to decide to opt-out of Medicare Part A coverage without jeopardizing their eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, May 01, 2019.
  8. Cashing in on the 199A Deduction for Trusts and Estates, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April, 2019.
  9. Section 1035-Your Way Out of Obsolete Life Insurance Trusts, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, April 17, 2019.
  10. Is the Financial Transaction Tax Just a ‘Crazy Democratic’ Idea? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, April 17, 2019
  11. A debate over the SECURE Act and raising the existing age threshold to age 72 for IRAs. William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 17, 2019.
  12. Tax Reform Ruined Roth IRA Conversions, but Hope Exists, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, April 16, 2019
  13. Focus on 401(k)s: The NUA Tax Minimization Strategy, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, April 12, 2019
  14. Debate over whether to make 2017 tax reform legislation changes permanent. William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, April 2019
  15. The 10 Key Facts to Understanding Annuities, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 27, 2019
  16. A debate about Sanders’ estate tax plan, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 18, 2019
  17. Top 10 Tax Facts for 529 Savings Plans in 2019, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 18, 2019
  18. New IRS Regs Nix Anticipated Pass-Through Deduction Workarounds, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 2019
  19. IRS Relief for Tax Underpayment: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 14, 2019
  20. A Debate over North Carolina Department of Revenue v. Kimberly Rice Kaestner, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, March 2019
  21. Top 10 Estate Planning Tax Facts for 2019, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 11, 2019
  22. A debate over the New Green Deal, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Tax Facts Intelligence, February 2019
  23. Top 10 Tax Facts for Individual Clients in 2019 You Need to Know, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, March 05, 2019
  24. Blue State Tax Hikes Lurking in Trump’s Tax Cuts, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, February 26, 2019
  25. IRS’ New 199A Real Estate Safe Harbor: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, February 13, 2019
  26. ING Trusts: The Hot Trend in HNW Estate Planning, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, February 13, 2019
  27. Unpacking IRS’ 199A Regs: Final vs. Proposed Rules, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Feb. 7, 2019.
  28. Postcard Premiere of IRS Form 1040: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan 29, 2019.
  29. Look Before You Leap: The New Expanded HRAs, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan. 25 7, 2019.
  30. Repeal SALT Cap, Raise Corporate Tax: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan. 18, 2019.
  31. New Rules, New Tips for 529 Funding, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan. 17, 2019.
  32. Tax Deferral on Stock Options and RSUs: Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan. 15, 2019.
  33. Inherited IRAs and the Double Tax Trap, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan. 14, 2019.
  34. Tax Changes to Estate Plans Still Need to Be Scrutinized, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, Jan. 3, 2019.
  35. Tax Reform Shakes Up Routine EOY Retirement Planning December 5, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  36. Should Annuity Products Get a Fiduciary Safe Harbor? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb December 05, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  37. Should Tax Hikes Need Supermajority Vote? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb December 03, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  38. Tax Reform Altered Calculus of Year-End Charitable Deductions November 30, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  39. Does DOL’s HRA Proposal Go Far Enough? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb November 21, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  40. Year-End Tax Action: Boost Retirement Savings to Maximize 199A Deduction November 21, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  41. Year-End Tax Checkup: Maximizing Post-Reform Medical Deductions November 18, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  42. Should 2017 Tax Changes Be Permanent? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb November 15, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  43. Is the Proposed Child Tax Credit Even Needed? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb, November 07, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  44. Tax Reform Hits 1031 Exchanges With Hidden Penalty, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, The Palm Beach Daily Business Review (November 30, 2018); Broward Daily Business Review (Nov 30, 2018) and Miami Daily Business Review (Nov 30, 2018).
  45. How Much Do Families Leave Behind by Not Using 529 Plans? November 02, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  46. Is Inflation Indexing of Capital Gains Good? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb November 01, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  47. Tips and Tricks for Supersizing HSA Contributions October 26, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  48. Are New USA Plans a Boon to Savers? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb October 23, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  49. Was It Right to Kill the DOL Fiduciary Rule? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb October 17, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  50. Is DOL Rule on Health Plans Bad? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb October 11, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  51. The Big Hole in Estate Plans: Digital Assets October 04, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  52. Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb: Trump’s RMD Rule Change October 03, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  53. The Math of Medicare Enrollment Delay Option for Working Clients September 26, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  54. Looking to Recruit Millennials? Student Loan Repayment May Be a New Hook September 20, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  55. Trump Order on MEPs, RMDs Expands Retirement Options September 17, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  56. IRS Nixes Anticipated Pass-Through Tax Deduction Workarounds August 22, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  57. Clock Is Ticking on SLAT Estate Tax Exemption August 01, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  58. As Interest Rates Change, So Must Trust Strategies June 27, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  59. Transforming New Child Tax Credit Into Tax-Preferred Education Savings June 20, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  60. Tax Reform Offers Relief for Taxable 401(k) Loans May 25, 2018, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor
  61. TCJA and BBA Ease Retirement Plan Distribution Rules, Lexis Tax Advisor, June 20, 2018. William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  62. Business Interest Expense Deduction Limitations: Navigating TCJA, Lexis Tax Advisor, May 2, 2018. William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  63. Charitable Giving: The New Normal Under the TCJA, Lexis Tax Advisor, June 20, 2018. William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  64. TCJA Creates New Penalty Taxes for Tax-Exempt Entities, Lexis Tax Advisor, May 2, 2018. William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  65. TCJA Adds Twist to Roth IRA Planning, May 25, 2018, Lexis Tax Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  66. TCJA Flip-Flops Alimony Tax Treatment, May 9, 2018, Lexis Tax Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  67. TCJA Offers Tax Deferral Option for Private Companies, May 27, 2018, Lexis Tax Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink.
  68. Trust Planning to Mitigate the Impact of the State and Local Tax Deduction Cap, June 20, 2018, Lexis Tax Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink
  69. New Kiddie Tax Rules Thwart Stretch IRA Plans, May 23, 2018, Lexis Tax Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink
  70. Sidestepping Misconceptions of Inherited 401(k)s, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, May 03, 2018
  71. Tax Law Surprise: A SEP IRA Upgrade for Service Pass-Throughs, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, April 24, 2018
  72. Investing in 529, ABLE Plans? Better Check Tax Law Changes, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, April 17, 2018
  73. The Backdoor Roth IRA: Investing Rules of the Backroads, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, April 16, 2018
  74. Pass-Through Tax Planning to Boost New QBI Deduction Value, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, April 09, 2018
  75. How Tax Law Impacts 5 Types of Advisors, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, March 29, 2018
  76. Tax Reform Didn’t Kill All Roth Recharacterizations, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, March 20, 2018
  77. Hurry: Tax Law Cracks Window for Roth IRA Rate Gains, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, March 13, 2018
  78. ETFs: An Advanced FAQ, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, February 22, 2018
  79. 7 New Small-Business Tax Rules You Haven’t Heard Of, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, February 16, 2018
  80. 5 Key Tax Issues for Families in New Tax Law, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, February 16, 2018
  81. 7 Questions About Itemized Deductions Under New Tax Act, William H Byrnes and Robert S Bloink, Think Advisor, February 13, 2018l
  82. Small-Business Retirement Rules Shift Under New Tax Law, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, January 16, 2018
  83. The HSA Priority: Rethinking Tax-Preferred Account Funding Strategies, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, January 22, 2018
  84. How Is a S Corporation, or Pass-Through Entity, Taxed?, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, Think Advisor, January 31, 2018
  85. Level Fee Trend Survives Fiduciary Rule Delays, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, December 4, 2017, ThinkAdvisor
  86. Your Kids Could Pay the Price for Poor LTC Planning, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, December 11, 2017, ThinkAdvisor
  87. Show me the Money. Where Are All the FATCA Fat Cats? P 36-37, IFC Economic Report, Winter 2017-2018. http://www.ifcreview.com/restricted.aspx?articleId=12315
  88. When the IRS Wants Your Life Insurance Policy, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK|  November 29, 2017, ThinkAdvisor
  89. Reducing RMDs’ Tax Impact by Using NUA Tax Break, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK|  November 27, 2017, ThinkAdvisor
  90. Creating a Special Needs Plan for Social Security, ABLE Accounts, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES  |  November 16, 2017, ThinkAdvisor
  91. 4 Common Questions About End-of-Year Charitable Giving Strategies, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK|  November 13, 2017 ThinkAdvisor.
  92. GOP Tax Reform Bill Unveiled: A First Look, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK,November 2, 2017, ThinkAdvisor
  93. GOP Tax Plan Increases Need for Estate Planning Flexibility, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, November 1, 2017
  94. William Byrnes, ‘Excise Tax on Related Party Transactions: Give With One Hand But Take With The Other. Do the International Tax Reform Provisions Align With Tax Treaties?’, Kluwer International Tax Blog, November 10 2017, http://kluwertaxblog.com/2017/11/10/part-1-excise-tax-related-party-transactions-give-one-hand-take-international-tax-reform-provisions-align-rule-common-honesty/
  1. Working Past 70½? Skip the 401(k) RMD Without Penalty, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 24, 2017 ThinkAdvisor
  2. Broad strokes of tax bill released in GOP framework, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 2, 2017 BenefitsPro
  3. GOP Tax Reform Rattling Stock Option Strategies, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 20, 2017 ThinkAdvisor
  4. Tax plan framework could change small business retirement options, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 10, 2017 BenefitsPro
  5. GOP tax plan provokes need for estate planning flexibility, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 18, 2017 BenefitsPro
  6. New HUD Reverse Mortgage Rules Change the Game for Borrowers, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 16, 2017 ThinkAdvisor
  7. Fee-Based Annuities and the Fiduciary Rule: One Size Doesn’t Fit All, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 16, 2017 ThinkAdvisor
  8. LTCI’s Death March Sparks Rise in Hybrid Products, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, October 10, 2017 ThinkAdvisor
  9. Tax Reform Framework Changes the Math on Small Business Retirement, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, October 6, 2017 Law.com
  10. Broad strokes of tax bill released in GOP framework, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, October 1, 2017 BenefitsPro, ALM
  11. 2017 U.S. Transfer Pricing and Intra Group Pricing Update (Kluwer International Tax Blog)
  12. Tax Reform Framework Changes the Math on Small Business Retirement http://www.law.com/sites/almstaff/2017/10/06/tax-reform-framework-changes-the-math-on-small-business-retirement/ Oct 6, 2017 Law.com
  1. After-Tax 401(k) Contributions: How Do They Stack Up? By WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, September 12, 2017
  2. The Life Insurance Health Care Savings Bank ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNESSeptember 12, 2017
  3. Tax-Smart Strategies to Maximize Hurricane Donation Dollars ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES, September 22, 2017
  4. Broad Strokes of Tax Reform Released in GOP Framework ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES, September 29, 2017
  5. Managing Medicare: Tips and Tricks to Minimize Costs, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES|  August 1, 2017, ThinkAdvisor, ALM.
  6. IRA Rollover Traps Lurk Under DOL Fiduciary Rule, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK|  August 8, 2017, ThinkAdvisor, ALM.
  7. 529 College Plans and Taxes: The Basics and Then Some, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK|  August 10, 2017, ThinkAdvisor, ALM.
  8. Social Security Working Retirement Tax: Which Spouse’s Earnings Count?, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES|  August 15, 2017, ThinkAdvisor, ALM. Republished Aug 30, 2017 in BenefitsPro, ALM.
  9. When Should Small Businesses Convert SEPs to 401(k)s?, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES|  August 17, 2017, ThinkAdvisor, ALM.
  10. Fiduciary Rule Is Squashing Annuity Surrender Charges, WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK|  August 24, 2017, ThinkAdvisor, ALM.
  11. What’s required for employer-sponsored tuition assistance programs, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink AUGUST 14, 2017, BenefitsPro, ALM
  12. Social Security Survivor Benefits: Don’t Just Survive, Maximize, Robert BloinkWilliam H. Byrnes, July 24, 2017.
  13. Trending QDIAs Unlock Retirement Income, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES, July 18, 2017.
  14. Tax Residency in a FATCA and CRS World, LexisNexis Legal Newsroom, July 19, 2017.
  15. 81-100 Trust Option Provides Valuable Small Business Retirement Solution by Robert Bloink, Esq. and William H. Byrnes, Esq., Advisor’s Journal (ALM), July 12, 2017
  16. Disclose Your Annuity Commission to the Client? Fiduciary Rule Reasonable Compensation Compliance, by Robert Bloink, Esq. and William H. Byrnes, Esq., Advisors Journal (ALM), July 5, 2017
  17. Fiduciary Rule Readiness Check: June 9 Effective Date William Byrnes & Robert Bloink|  June 8, 2017
  18. Should You Jump on the Buffer Annuity Bandwagon? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 21, 2017
  19. The Build-A-Pension Trend William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 21, 2017
  20. In Fiduciary Rule, How Do You Define ‘Reasonable’ Compensation? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink | June 29, 2017
  21. “So that no one can buy or sell who does not have the [FATCA] mark …” Rev 13:17 William Byrnes(Texas A&M University Law) (June 26, 2017) Kluwer Tax Blog
  22. Tax Residency in a FATCA and CRS World, Emerging Issues, William Byrnes & Robert Munro, Matthew Bender (June 28, 2017) https://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2017/07/19/fatca-fbar-voluntary-disclosure.aspx?Redirected=true
  23. When Life Insurance Isn’t a Lifetime Investment, Think Advisor, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, May 31, 2017
  24. Beware the Working Retirement Tax Penalty ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, May 18, 2017
  25. On Medicaid-Compliant Annuities, How to Stay Within the Lines ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, May 17, 2017
  26. Don’t Settle for Less: Key Steps to Maximize HSA Growth Potential ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, May 2, 2017
  27. Income Riders Offer Post-Fiduciary Rule Save for Annuities ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes and Robert Bloink, May 2, 2017
  28. Are IOVAs the Future of Variable Annuities?, ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, April 24, 2017
  29. Is FATCA ‘Much Ado About Nothing’? Is FATCA’s Tax Revenue Going to Offset Its IRS and Industry Costs?, Kluwer International Tax Blog (April 18, 2017).
  30. For Estate Planning, Don’t Overlook Late Portability Elections ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, April 11, 2017
  31. Despite DOL Fiduciary Suspension, Merrill, Morgan Stanley Roll Out Products, ThinkAdvisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, April 3, 2017
  32. Clients Regret Their Irrevocable Trusts? Try the ‘Decanting’ Solution, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink (March 27, 2017) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2017/03/27/clients-regret-their-irrevocable-trusts-try-the-de
  33. The Surprise Tax Hit for Post-Medicare HSA Contributions, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink (March 20, 2017) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2017/03/20/the-surprise-tax-hit-for-post-medicare-hsa-contrib
  34. Estate Planning: The Family Limited Partnership Strategy, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink (March 14, 2017) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2017/03/14/estate-planning-the-family-limited-partnership-str
  35. Mixing Medicare and IRAs to Build Client Tax Savings, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink (March 6, 2017) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2017/03/06/mixing-medicare-and-iras-to-build-client-tax-savin
  36. Is Amazon the Death Knell of the Income Method and Inclusion of Employee Stock Compensation for Cost Sharing Agreement Valuation? Kluwer Tax Blog (March 24, 2017)
  37. The Better Way.  Is U.S. Tax Reform Good or Bad for the Oil & Gas Industry? Kluwer Tax Blog (March 16, 2017)
  38. The Almost ESOP Small-Business Succession Strategy (ThinkAdvisor) Robert BloinkWilliam H. Byrnes,  February 27, 2017
  39. Buffer Annuities: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (ThinkAdvisor) WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, February 23, 2017
  40. Single Premium Deferred Annuities: One Size Does Not Fit All (ThinkAdvisor) ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES, February 17, 2017
  41. Indexed Annuities Exemption Would Ease DOL Fiduciary Burden (ThinkAdvisor) WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, February 7, 2017
  42. 4 Tax-Planning Tips For A Fiscally Healthy 2017 (LifeHealthPro) By William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink,  January 4, 2017
  43. Single Premium Whole Life Gives Estate Planning an Edge, Investment Advisor Magazine,  January 4, 2017 http://www.investmentadvisordigital.com/investmentadvisor/january_2017?pg=55#pg55
  44. Trump Tax Reform May Prompt Changes in Clients’ 401(k) Strategies (ThinkAdvisor) By William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, January 15, 2017
  45. State crackdown on annuities sharpens suitability issues for advisors (LifeHealthPro), William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink,  January 19, 2017
  46. The Roth annuity: a bright star in annuity investing (LifeHealthPro), William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, January 20, 2017
  47. Fixed Indexed Annuities to Dominate 2017 Annuity Marketplace (ThinkAdvisor) William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink,  January 24, 2017
  48. Business succession planning and the buy-sell agreement (LifeHealthPro), William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, January 30, 2017
  49. How to Minimize Pricey Medicare Surcharges (Think Advisor), ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES,  January 30, 2017
  50. Single Premium Whole Life Gives Estate Planning an Edge, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, December 5, 2016
  51. The End of Long-Term Care Insurance as We Know It?William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink,  December 13, 2016
  52. The Roth Annuity: A Bright Star in Annuity Investing, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, December 19, 2016
  53. Small Business Gets Year-End Relief for Health ReimbursementsWilliam H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, December 27, 2016
  54. New Social Security Rules: How to Maximize BenefitsWILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, November 29, 2016
  55. New Regs Encourage Split Annuity Pension Option, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES,  November 22, 2016
  56. For Late IRA Rollovers, IRS Offers a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free CardWILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, November 14, 2016
  57. Small Business Self-Funded Health Insurance Surges, ROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES,  November 7, 2016
  58. Cash Balance Plans Supersize Small Business Retirement SavingsWILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, November 1, 2016
  59. My Starbucks’ State Aid Transfer Pricing Analysis: Part II Kluwer Tax Law Blog, October 31, 2016.
  60. New CDD Rules Mandate Businesses Uncover “Ultimate” Owners The Techno Lawyer Oct 27, 2016.
  61. Dodging a Pro-Rata Tax Debacle on IRA Transactions (ThinkAdvisor), WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, October 25, 2016
  62. If At First You Can’t Regulate, Try, Try And Try Again, Law360, New York, October 18, 2016.
  63. DOL Fiduciary: Outsourcing Offers Small Firms a Lifeboat (ThinkAdvisor), WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, October 17, 2016
  64. New IRS QTIP Rules Increase Estate Tax Portability Benefits (ThinkAdvisor), WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, October 11, 2016
  65. Annuities in 401(k) plans could benefit from GAO report (LifeHealthPro), WILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK,  October 5, 2016
  66. Global Positioning of IP: State Research and Development Credits, William H. Byrnes and Marvin Petry, September 29, 2016
  67. Community Property: When Federal-State IRA Rules CollideROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES, September 27, 2016
  68. Self-Directed IRAs: Avoiding DOL Fiduciary Rule LiabilityWILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, September 20, 2016
  69. GRAT Valuation Discounts Disappearing SoonROBERT BLOINKWILLIAM H. BYRNES, September 14, 2016
  70. Small Business Group Health Insurance: The SequelWILLIAM H. BYRNESROBERT BLOINK, September 13, 2016
  71. The No-Taxes Retirement Plan Distribution Strategy,,Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, August 29, 2016.
  72. Money Savings Strategies That Are Often Overlooked, American Lawyer (Aug 29, 2016), William Byrnes and Robert Bloink.
  73. Finding the Best Options for Lump Sum Pension Buyouts,,Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, August 22, 2016
  74. White, Grey and Black Hat Tax Administrations – A Proposal for a U.S. Carrot & Stick Approach Part, Kluwer International Tax Blog, August 17, 2016.
  75. Cutting Small-Business Health Coverage Risks With HMRAs,,Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, August 16, 2016
  76. Annuities as an RMD answer: navigating potential pitfalls, Life Health Pro, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, August 12, 2016
  77. The Post-70 ½ Retirement Plan Contribution Rules, Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, August 8, 2016
  78. The Overlap of AML Compliance with Tax Compliance: Tax Self Certification, LexTalk, August 2, 2016.
  79. FinCEN finalizes its Customer Due Diligence Rules, LexTalk, August 2, 2016.
  80. Broker-Dealers Embrace DOL’s Best Interest Contract Exemption, Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, August 1, 2016
  81. Annuities as an RMD Answer: Navigating Potential Pitfalls, Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, July 26, 2016
  82. ABLE Accounts Yield Tax-Preferred Special Needs Savings, Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, July 18, 2016
  83. Application of TNMM to Starbucks Roasting Operation: Seeking Comparables Through Understanding the Market, Kluwer Tax Law Blog, William Byrnes, July 13, 2016
  84. Net Unrealized Appreciation Could Yield a Pleasant Tax Surprise, Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, July 11, 2016
  85. After the DOL Fiduciary Rule, Enter the Fee-Based Variable Annuity, Think Advisor, William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink, July 4, 2016
  86. Who’s Tracking IRA Basis? Enter the Advisor, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 27, 2016
  87. Excess 529 Plan Funds: Putting Them to (Tax-Preferred) Work, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 23, 2016
  88. HSAs, Medicare and Social Security: Avoiding Tax Penalties, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 21, 2016
  89. The Next Big Thing? Annuitant-Driven Annuities, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 14, 2016
  90. Analysis of the New 2016 W-8BEN-E and Accompanying Instructions, Kluwer Tax Law Blog, William Byrnes, June 13, 2016
  91. New Estate Planning Strategies for a Post-Portability World, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 7, 2016
  92. How to sell fixed indexed annuities under DOL fiduciary rule, Think Advisor, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, June 2, 2016
  93. Texas Hold’em Poker: France Bet Google & McDonalds. Will U.S. Treasury Double Down? William Byrnes, Kluwer International Tax Blog, (May 30, 2016).
  94. Global Positioning of IP, William Byrnes & Marvin Petry, Lexis Legal Newsroom, April 6, 2016.
  95. The Brave New World of AML and Tax Compliance Overlap for Tax Status Certification for FATCA, CRS and the EU. Why are so many compliance officers getting it wrong? William Byrnes, Kluwer Tax Law Blog, (May 9, 2016): http://kluwertaxblog.com/2016/05/09/brave-new-world-aml-tax-compliance-overlap-tax-status-certification-fatca-crs-eu-many-compliance-officers-getting-wrong/
  96. Mitigating Postretirement Health Expense Risk, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, May 24, 2016 http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/24/mitigating-postretirement-health-expense-risk?slreturn=1464834855
  97. How to Sell Fixed Indexed Annuities Under DOL Fiduciary Rule, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, May 23, 2016, http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/23/how-to-sell-fixed-indexed-annuities-under-dol-fidu
  98. Can fixed annuities and rising interest rates coexist? William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, May 16, 2016 http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2016/05/16/can-fixed-annuities-and-rising-interest-rates-coex?slreturn=1464835102
  99. When Clients Divorce: Avoiding the Retirement Income Trap, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, May 16, 2016 http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/16/when-clients-divorce-avoiding-the-retirement-incom
  100. Medicare Deferrers Can Reap Big Benefits, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, May 9, 2016 http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/09/medicare-deferrers-can-reap-big-benefits
  101. DOL Fiduciary Rule Highlights HSA Retirement Income Value, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, May 2, 2016 http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/02/dol-fiduciary-rule-highlights-hsa-retirement-incom
  102. S. APA Transfer Pricing and LB&I ReStructure / Audit Process Update William Byrnes, Kluwer Tax Law Blog, (April 11, 2016): http://kluwertaxblog.com/2016/04/11/u-s-apa-transfer-pricing-lbi-restructure-audit-process-update/
  103. Analysis of the New US Model Tax Treaty, William Byrnes, Kluwer Tax Law Blog, (February 25, 2016): http://www.kluwertaxlawblog.com/blog/2016/02/25/analysis-of-the-new-us-model-tax-treaty/
  104. Optimizing Results With Whole Life and Indexed Universal Life Insurance, William Byrnes & Robert Bloink, Think Advisor (February 19, 2016) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/02/19/optimizing-results-with-whole-life-and-indexed-uni
  105. Combine ILITS With IRA Trusts To Maximize Inherited IRA Benefits, William ByrnesRobert Bloink, Think Advisor (February 11, 2016) Http://Www.Thinkadvisor.Com/2016/02/11/Combine-Ilits-With-Ira-Trusts-To-Maximize-Inherite
  106. Deferred Income Annuities Can Double Payouts Later in Life, William ByrnesRobert BloinkThink Advisor, (February 1, 2016) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/02/01/deferred-income-annuities-can-double-payouts-later
  107. Will the US Impose Double US Tax Rates on EU Companies from Countries that Retroactively Impose State Aid Claw Backs?, William Byrnes, Kluwer Tax Law Blog (Jan. 26, 2016) http://www.kluwertaxlawblog.com/blog/2016/01/26/will-the-us-impose-double-us-tax-rates-on-eu-companies-from-countries-that-retroactively-impose-state-aid-claw-backs/
  108. Deferred income annuities can double payouts later in life, William ByrnesRobert Bloink, LifeHealth Pro, (February 17, 2016) http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2016/02/17/deferred-income-annuities-can-double-payouts-later
  109. Due to LTCI’s cost and need, short-term care insurance takes off, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, LifeHealthPro, (February 12, 2016) http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2016/02/12/due-to-ltcis-cost-and-need-short-term-care-insuran
  110. With File-and-Suspend Dead, Maximizing Social Security Benefits, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, Think Advisor (January 22, 2016) http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/01/22/with-file-and-suspend-dead-maximizing-social-secur
  111. Why (and how) insurers are combining whole life with indexed universal life, William H. ByrnesRobert Bloink, LifeHealthPRO (Jan. 11, 2016), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2016/01/11/why-and-how-insurers-are-combining-whole-life-with?slreturn=1453078144.
  112. Life Carriers Offer Premium Cuts For Individual Wellness Policies, William Byrnes, INN Insider (Jan. 7, 2016), http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2016/01/07/life-carriers-offer-premium-cuts-for-individual-wellness-policies.html
  113. Life Insurance Carriers Offer Premium Cuts for Individual Wellness Policies, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 6, 2016), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/01/06/life-insurance-carriers-offer-premium-cuts-for-ind.
  114. The new variables in variable annuities, LifeHealthPRO (Dec. 31, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/12/31/the-new-variables-in-variable-annuities.
  115. 14 Tax Changes in PATH Bill End Uncertainty for Many Planners, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 29, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/12/29/14-tax-changes-in-path-bill-end-uncertainty-for-ma.
  116. The New Variables in Variable Annuities, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 22, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/12/22/the-new-variables-in-variable-annuities.
  117. Post-PATH: The new tax breaks you need to know, LifeHealthPRO (Dec. 21, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/12/21/post-path-the-new-tax-breaks-you-need-to-know.
  118. FATCA: Identifying US-related Swiss Bank Accounts, William Byrnes & Robert Munro, Lexis Emerging Issue 7377, December 18, 2015.
  119. Indexed Annuity Providers’ Latest Twist: Uncapped Index Crediting, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 14, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/12/14/indexed-annuity-providers-latest-twist-uncapped-in.
  120. 5 Tax-Savings Steps to Take Before Year-End, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 10, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/12/10/5-tax-savings-steps-to-take-before-year-end.
  121. These 5 tax facts will maximize year-end savings for your clients, LifeHealthPRO (Dec. 10, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/12/10/these-5-tax-facts-will-maximize-year-end-savings-f.
  122. The Netherlands Appeals the Starbucks Decision, Kluwer Int’l Tax Blog (Dec. 9, 2015), http://www.kluwertaxlawblog.com/blog/2015/12/09/the-netherlands-appeals-the-starbucks-decision/.
  123. Maximizing Fixed Indexed Annuity Earnings With Interest Crediting, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 7, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/12/07/maximizing-fixed-indexed-annuity-earnings-with-int.
  124. Three Tax Whistleblowers Who Changed The Game, Tax Justice Network, December 4, 2015.
  125. Optional Death Benefits Broaden Investment-Only VAs’ Surge, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 25, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/11/25/optional-death-benefits-broaden-investment-only-va.
  126. The Costs and Benefits of LTC Hybrids, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 23, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/11/23/the-costs-and-benefits-of-ltc-hybrids.
  127. The inherited Roth rollover: How to avoid unpleasant surprises, LifeHealthPRO (Nov. 23, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/11/23/the-inherited-roth-rollover-how-to-avoid-unpleasan.
  128. Why Do U.S. Corporate Inversions Continue Despite Treasury’s Efforts to Stop Them, Offshore Investment (November 2015) (William Byrnes & Kris Odegard)
  129. Final DOL rule could place indexed annuities under variable umbrella, LifeHealthPRO (Nov. 18, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/11/18/final-dol-rule-could-place-indexed-annuities-under.
  130. FinCEN As Its Own Prosecutor, Judge And Executioner, Law360 (Nov. 18, 2015), https://www.law360.com/articles/727731/fincen-as-its-own-prosecutor-judge-and-executioner.
  131. Managing the variables in a variable annuity exchange, LifeHealthPRO (Nov. 06, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/11/06/managing-the-variables-in-a-variable-annuity-excha.
  132. FinCEN As Its Own Prosecutor, Judge And Executioner, Law360 (Lexis November 18, 2015).
  133. What is Whistleblowing?, Tax Justice Network Focus (November issue 2015). http://www.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/x1.jpg.
  134. The Inherited Roth Rollover: How to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 28, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/10/28/the-inherited-roth-rollover-how-to-avoid-unpleasan.
  135. Reverse Mortgages for Retired Clients: Does the Strategy Fit?, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 23, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/10/23/reverse-mortgages-for-retired-clients-does-the-str.
  136. QLACs Can Simplify the Retirement Income Planning Game, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 20, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/10/20/qlacs-can-simplify-the-retirement-income-planning.
  137. RMDs From Client IRAs: An Unconventional ESA Funding Tool, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 12, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/10/12/rmds-from-client-iras-an-unconventional-esa-fundin.
  138. Maximizing Retirement Benefits of Spousal IRAs for Non-Working Spouses, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 2, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/10/02/maximizing-retirement-benefits-of-spousal-iras-for.
  139. FATCA GIINs versus Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs)?, Kluwer Int’l Tax Blog (Sept. 25, 2015), http://www.kluwertaxlawblog.com/blog/2015/09/25/fatca-giins-versus-legal-entity-identifiers-leis/.
  140. US Treasury Extends Several FATCA Deadlines, Kluwer Int’l Tax Blog (Sept. 23, 2015), http://www.kluwertaxlawblog.com/blog/2015/09/23/us-treasury-extends-several-fatca-deadlines/.
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  154. UK Income From Its Offshore Disclosure Facilities, Kluwer Int’l Tax Blog (Aug. 03, 2015), http://www.kluwertaxlawblog.com/blog/2015/08/03/uk-income-from-its-offshore-disclosure-facilities/.
  155. Maximizing Health Savings: HSA or FSA?, ThinkAdvisor (July 27, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/07/27/maximizing-health-savings-hsa-or-fsa.
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  158. Final Regs Clear Path to Portability for Smaller Estates, ThinkAdvisor (July 13, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/07/13/final-regs-clear-path-to-portability-for-smaller-e.
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  160. What the same-sex marriage ruling means for insurance agents, LifeHealthPRO (July 6, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/07/06/what-the-same-sex-marriage-ruling-means-for-insura.
  161. Money Laundering and Horse Racing Emerging Issues 7333 (Lexis June 1, 2015)
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  165. SEC comments muddy fiduciary standard waters, Benefitspro (Jun 25, 2013), http://www.benefitspro.com/2013/06/25/sec-comments-muddy-fiduciary-standard-waters.
  166. PPACA raises the stakes for HSAs, Benefitspro (Jun. 11, 2013), http://www.benefitspro.com/2013/06/11/ppaca-raises-the-stakes-for-hsas.
  167. Income-based premiums triple Medicare costs under PPACA, Benefitspro (May 15, 2013), http://www.benefitspro.com/2013/05/15/income-based-premiums-triple-medicare-costs-under.
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  172. The Retirement Spending Account: Annuity Alternative, ThinkAdvisor (June 8, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/06/08/the-retirement-spending-account-annuity-alternativ.
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  199. QLACs are changing Social Security timing game, Benefitspro (Feb. 24, 2015), http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/02/24/qlacs-are-changing-social-security-timing-game.
  200. Annuitizing the Inheritance: Tips and Tricks to Get It Right, ThinkAdvisor (March 3, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/03/03/annuitizing-the-inheritance-tips-and-tricks-to-get.
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  208. New Roth 401(k) rollovers maximize after-tax contribution value, LifeHealthPRO (Jan. 23, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/01/23/new-roth-401k-rollovers-maximize-after-tax-contrib.
  209. Longevity Pegged Annuities – What CPAs Need to Know About the New Rules, CPA Journal (New York State Society of CPAs January 2015) (William Byrnes & Robert Bloink)
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  211. New ABLE Law Provides Big Tax-Advantaged Benefits for the Disabled, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 12, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/01/12/new-able-law-provides-big-tax-advantaged-benefits.
  212. The Tax Extender Benefits for Your Clients, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 9, 2015), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2015/01/09/the-tax-extender-benefits-for-your-clients.
  213. IUL is trending, LifeHealthPRO (Jan. 8, 2015), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2015/01/08/iul-is-trending.
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  215. Interest Rate Appeal: Market Value Adjusted Annuities Surge, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 27, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/12/27/interest-rate-appeal-market-value-adjusted-annuiti.
  216. Helping Retirees Dodge the Medicare Income-Based Surcharge, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 27, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/10/27/helping-retirees-dodge-the-medicare-income-based-s.
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  219. File and Suspend Creates a Social Security Insurance Policy, ThinkAdvisor, (Oct. 6, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/10/06/file-and-suspend-creates-a-social-security-insuran.
  220. IRS Blesses 401(k) Rollovers With Pre-, After-Tax Contributions, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 29, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/09/29/irs-blesses-401k-rollovers-with-pre–after-tax-con.
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  223. Fixed Annuity Sales Rising in 2014, but Why Now?, Think Advisor (Sept. 1, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/09/01/fixed-annuity-sales-rising-in-2014-but-why-now.
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  225. Using Qualified Plan Dollars to Buy Life Insurance, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 18, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/08/18/using-qualified-plan-dollars-to-buy-life-insurance.
  226. Anti-Money Laundering — Dealing with Politically Exposed Persons, William Byrnes & Robert Munro, Lexis Emerging Issues, August 15, 2014.
  227. Reversionary Annuities Gain Traction Among Insurance Carriers, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 11, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/08/11/reversionary-annuities-gain-traction-among-insuran.
  228. Minimizing the 3.8% Medicare Tax From Retirement Account Distributions, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 4, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/08/04/minimizing-the-38-medicare-tax-from-retirement-acc.
  229. Private Placement Variable Annuities: The Luxury Retirement Vehicle of the Future, ThinkAdvisor (July 28, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/07/28/private-placement-variable-annuities-the-luxury-re.
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  231. Hybrid Life Insurance Gets Second Wind as Health Care Coverage Vehicle, ThinkAdvisor (July 21, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/07/21/hybrid-life-insurance-gets-second-wind-as-health-c.
  232. FATCA Expanded Affiliated Groups (EAGs) by Country — FFIs, William Byrnes & Robert Munro, Lexis Emerging Issues 7231, July 16, 2014.
  233. Treasury’s Final Longevity Annuity Regulations May Spark Growth, ThinkAdvisor (July 16, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/07/16/treasurys-final-longevity-annuity-regulations-may.
  234. Completing FATCA Forms, William Byrnes & Robert Munro, Emerging Issues 7230, July 10, 2014.
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  237. Indexed Annuities Meet GLWBs. The Perfect Product?, ThinkAdvisor (June 16, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/06/16/indexed-annuities-meet-glwbs-the-perfect-product.
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  249. Clock Ticking Down – Only Days Left To FATCA Registration , TaxConnections (May 2, 2014), https://www.taxconnections.com/taxblog/clock-ticking-down-only-days-left-to-fatca-registration/.
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  255. Tax Court Untangles NIIT Passive Activity Trap for Trusts, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 22, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/04/22/tax-court-untangles-niit-passive-activity-trap-for.
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  274. 10 tax facts for retirees, LifeHealthPRO (Mar. 19, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/03/19/10-tax-facts-for-retirees.
  275. 10 retirement plan tax facts advisors need to know, BenefitsPro, (Mar. 17, 2014), http://www.benefitspro.com/2014/03/17/10-retirement-plan-tax-facts-advisors-need-to-know.
  276. Unlock a Social Security Windfall, AmericanBusiness (Mar. 17, 2014), http://www.americanbusiness.com/news_%20forum/Unlock+a+Social+Security+Windfall.pdf.
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  278. High-Income Clients Take a Detour to Funding Roth IRAs, LifeHealthPRO (Mar. 13, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/03/13/high-income-clients-take-a-detour-to-funding-roth.
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  281. Pre-Tax Dollars Generate Guaranteed Lifetime Income, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 03, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/03/03/using-pretax-dollars-to-generate-guaranteed-lifeti.
  282. FATCA – FI Account Remediation, LexisNexis Emerging Issues 7152 (Feb. 25, 2014), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2014/02/25/fatca-fi-account-remediation.aspx.
  283. What to Consider When Clients Want to Surrender Their Variable Annuity, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 24, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/02/24/what-to-consider-when-clients-want-to-surrender-th.
  284. Annuities: To Surrender or Not?, LifeHealthPRO (Feb. 24, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/02/24/annuities-to-surrender-or-not
  285. Supplemental Policies Bridge the Emerging Health Coverage Gap, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 21, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/02/21/supplemental-policies-bridge-the-emerging-health-c.
  286. Overview of United Kingdom Anti-Money Laundering Law, LexisNexis Emerging Issues Analysis (February 14, 2013) (William Byrnes & Robert Munro)
  287. Transition into Retirement Seamlessly with Combo DIA-Variable Annuity, LifeHealthPRO (Feb. 12, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/02/12/transition-into-retirement-seamlessly-with-combo-d?t=variable.
  288. Political Pushback on FATCA, LexisNexis Emerging Issues 7144 (January 31, 2014), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2014/02/03/political-pushback-on-fatca.aspx.
  289. The Benefits of Wrapping a Deferred Income Annuity Into a VA, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 12, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/02/12/the-benefits-of-wrapping-a-deferred-income-annuity.
  290. 11 more annuity tax facts you need to know, LifeHealthPRO (Feb. 7, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/02/07/11-more-annuity-tax-facts-you-need-to-know.
  291. IRS Grants Reprieve for Late Portability Elections,ThinkAdvisor ( Feb. 4, 2014),http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/02/04/irs-grants-reprieve-for-late-portability-elections.
  292. Regulators shine spotlight on IRA rollover suitability, Looktowink (Jan. 28, 2014), http://www.looktowink.com/2014/01/regulators-shine-spotlight-on-ira-rollover-suitability/.
  293. Warning on IRA Rollovers: Regulators to Scrutinize Suitability, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 27, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/01/27/warning-on-ira-rollovers-regulators-to-scrutinize.
  294. From Niche to Client Opportunity: Secondary Market Annuities, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 20, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/01/20/from-niche-to-client-opportunity-secondary-market.
  295. ESOPs: The road to business succession, LifeHealthPRO (Jan. 13, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/01/13/esops-the-road-to-business-succession.
  296. How a Counterintuitive Social Security Strategy Can Fund an Early Retirement, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 13, 2014),http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/01/13/how-a-counterintuitive-social-security-strategy-ca.
  297. 10 more life insurance tax facts you need to know, LifeHealthPRO (Jan. 09, 2014), http://www.LifeHealthPRO.com/2014/01/09/10-more-life-insurance-tax-facts-you-need-to-know.
  298. ESOPs: A Tax-Advantaged Business Succession Plan, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 7, 2014), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2014/01/07/esops-a-tax-advantaged-business-succession-plan
  299. Prologue, Estate Planning for Modern Families, National Underwriter Company (2013) (William H. Byrnes & Robert Bloink)
  300. Interest rate appeal: Market value adjusted annuities surge, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 27, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/12/27/interest-rate-appeal-market-value-adjusted-annuiti.
  301. Now Entering the Retirement Income Game: Universal Life, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 23, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/12/23/now-entering-the-retirement-income-game-universal.
  302. Keeping Clients From Getting Taxed Twice on Their Retirement Income, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 17, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/12/17/keeping-clients-from-getting-taxed-twice-on-their.
  303. IRS Gives High-Income Taxpayers a Break on Tax Loss Treatment, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 11, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/12/11/irs-gives-high-income-taxpayers-a-break-on-tax-los.
  304. Act Now on These Expiring Tax Breaks: IRA Charitable Rollovers, Bonus Depreciation, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 2, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/12/02/act-now-on-these-expiring-tax-breaks-ira-charitabl.
  305. Court Eases Use of Annuities to Avoid Medicaid Spend-Down, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 25, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/11/25/court-eases-use-of-annuities-to-avoid-medicaid-spe.
  306. LTC’s Future Lies in New Crop of Hybrid Products, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 19, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/11/19/ltcs-future-lies-in-new-crop-of-hybrid-products.
  307. IRS gives double tax benefits of health FSAs a boost, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 12, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/11/12/irs-gives-double-tax-benefits-of-health-fsas-a-boo.
  308. Can a Twitter Freeze Slash Your Client’s Tax Bill?, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 6, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/11/06/can-a-twitter-freeze-slash-your-clients-tax-bill.
  309. IRS Releases Long-Awaited FATCA FFI Agreement, LexisNexis (Oct. 30, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/10/30/irs-releases-long-awaited-fatca-ffi-agreement.aspx.
  310. Tax Court Provides Help for Estate Planning Using Gift Tax Valuation, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 29, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/10/29/tax-court-provides-help-for-estate-planning-using.
  311. Deferred annuities: Pension building blocks for the next generation, LifeHealthPRO (Oct. 22, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/10/22/deferred-annuities-pension-building-blocks-for-the.
  312. Using Deferred Annuities to Build Pension Plans for the Next Generation, ThinkAdvisor (October 21, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/10/21/using-deferred-annuities-to-build-pension-plans-fo.
  313. Indexed Variable Annuities—a VA Product Curveball, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 14, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/10/14/indexed-variable-annuitiesa-va-product-curveball.
  314. S. Tightens Scrutiny of Small Businesses Skirting Obamacare Mandate, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 8, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/10/08/us-tightens-scrutiny-of-small-businesses-skirting.
  315. PPACA ups the ante for small biz employee classification, LifeHealthPRO (Oct. 7, 2013), http://beta.lifehealthpro.com/2013/10/07/ppaca-ups-the-ante-for-small-biz-employee-classifi.
  316. Gifting Life Insurance Policies: Not a Simple Matter, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 1, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/10/01/gifting-life-insurance-policies-not-a-simple-matte.
  317. Overlooked Obamacare Silver Lining: Savings for Small Businesses, ThinkAdvisor (Sep. 26, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/09/26/overlooked-obamacare-silver-lining-savings-for-sma.
  318. The Benefits to Clients From the Deferred Income Annuity Sales Boom, LifeHealthPro (Sep. 11, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/09/11/the-benefits-to-clients-from-the-deferred-income-a.
  319. Why a DB(k) plan could save your client’s retirement, LifeHealthPro (Sep. 3, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/09/03/why-a-dbk-plan-could-save-your-clients-retirement.
  320. DB(k): A 10-Year Retirement Strategy for Business Owners, ThinkAdvisor (Sep. 2, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/09/02/dbk-a-10-year-retirement-strategy-for-business-own.
  321. Term life: An increasingly better option for clients, LifeHealthPRO (Aug. 26, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/08/26/term-life-an-increasingly-better-option-for-client?t=life-products.
  322. Exploring the New Generation of Term Life Insurance, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 26, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/08/26/exploring-the-new-generation-of-term-life-insuranc.
  323. IRS’ FATCA Registration System, LexisNexis Emerging Issues 7057 (Aug. 21, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/08/21/the-race-to-register-with-the-irs-online-fatca-system-has-begun.aspx.
  324. Can hybrid annuities solve the LTC insurance scarcity?, LifeHealthPRO (Aug. 20, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/08/20/can-hybrid-annuities-solve-the-ltc-insurance-scarc.
  325. How to Build Your Own Solution to Long-Term Care Insurance Scarcity, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 19, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/08/19/how-to-build-your-own-solution-to-long-term-care-i.
  326. Can Clients 1035 an Inherited Annuity?, ThinkAdvisor ( Aug. 12, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/08/12/can-clients-1035-an-inherited-annuity.
  327. Reforming annuities’ image problem: New focus on risk, LifeHealthPRO (Aug. 6, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/08/06/reforming-annuities-image-problem-new-focus-on-ris.
  328. Reforming Annuities’ Image Problem: New Focus on Risk, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 5, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/08/05/reforming-annuities-image-problem-new-focus-on-ris.
  329. Contentious Issues of the Brazilian World Cup Law, LexisNexis (July 30, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/international-law/b/international-law-blog/archive/2013/07/30/contentious-issues-of-the-brazilian-world-cup-law.aspx.
  330. The Clock Is Ticking on GRATs, ThinkAdvisor (July 29, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/07/29/the-clock-is-ticking-on-grats.
  331. FATCA FFI Compliance Extended; FATCA Portal, Other Key Dates Pushed Back, LexisNexis (July 23, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/07/23/fatca-ffi-compliance-extended-fatca-portal-other-key-dates-pushed-back.aspx. 33.
  332. Implications for Clients of the Threat to Stretch IRAs, ThinkAdvisor (July 23, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/07/23/implications-for-clients-of-the-threat-to-stretch.
  333. Net Unrealized Appreciation Tax Break: Still a Tax Break in 2013?, LifeHealthPRO (July 15, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/07/15/net-unrealized-appreciation-tax-break-still-a-tax.
  334. FASB Proposes Changes to Life Insurance Accounting: Are Higher Premium on the Horizon?, ThinkAdvisor (July 8, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/07/08/fasb-proposal-on-life-insurance-accounting-are-hig.
  335. Are variable annuity guaranteed benefits on their way out?, LifeHealthPRO (July 5, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/07/05/are-variable-annuity-guaranteed-benefits-on-their?t=variable.
  336. Are variable annuity guaranteed benefits on their way out?, ThinkAdvisor (July 1, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/07/01/are-variable-annuity-guaranteed-benefits-on-their.
  337. The Value of Variable Life Insurance: Surrender Charges and Fair Market Value, ThinkAdvisor (May 28, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/05/28/the-value-of-variable-life-insurance-surrender-cha.
  338. FATCA Withholding Compliance, LexisNexis (May 22, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/06/28/fatca-withholding-compliance.aspx.
  339. Did Portability Kill the Credit Shelter Trust?, ThinkAdvisor (May 20, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/05/20/did-portability-kill-the-credit-shelter-trust.
  340. Income-based premiums triple Medicare costs under PPACA, Benefits Pro (May 15, 2013), http://www.benefitspro.com/2013/05/15/income-based-premiums-triple-medicare-costs-under.
  341. Practical Considerations for Developing a FATCA Compliance Program, LexisNexis (May 6, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/06/28/practical-considerations-for-developing-a-fatca-compliance-program.aspx.
  342. Time Is Running Out for Social Security’s File and Suspend—Cash In Now, ThinkAdvisor (May 3, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/05/03/time-is-running-out-for-social-securitys-file-and.
  343. Time is running out for Social Security’s “file and suspend”, LifeHealthPro (Apr. 29, 2013), https://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/04/29/time-is-running-out-for-social-securitys-file-and.
  344. An Effective but Overlooked Estate Planning Tool: IRAs, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 23, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/04/23/an-effective-but-overlooked-estate-planning-tool-i.
  345. How to use an IRA as a wealth transfer tool, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 15, 2013), https://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/04/15/how-to-use-an-ira-as-a-wealth-transfer-tool.
  346. Estate Planning in the Age of Obama, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 9, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/04/09/estate-planning-in-the-age-of-obama.
  347. When Clients Outlive Their Longevity Insurance: QLACs, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 3, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/04/03/when-clients-outlive-their-longevity-insurance-qla.
  348. Navigating the Maze: Social Security, Spouses, and Survivors, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 26, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/03/26/navigating-the-social-security-maze-spouses-and-su.
  349. FATCA’s Application to Foreign Entities and Foreign Assets, LexisNexis (Mar. 25, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/03/25/fatca-s-application-to-foreign-entities-and-foreign-assets.aspx.
  350. Are lower cost variable annuities with lifetime benefits a bargain?, LifeHealthPRO (Mar. 20, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/03/20/are-lower-cost-variable-annuities-with-lifetime-be.
  351. How to Evaluate Lower-Priced Guaranteed Lifetime Income Vas, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 19, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/03/19/how-to-evaluate-lower-priced-guaranteed-lifetime-i. 54.
  352. ESOPs: Great Tax-Wise for Business Owners, but Beware the DOL, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 13, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/03/13/esops-great-tax-wise-for-business-owners-but-bewar.
  353. FATCA’s Double Edged Application: Reporting of Foreign Holders’ US Accounts,Offshore Investment Magazine (March 2013) (William H. Byrnes)
  354. The pros and cons of ESOPs, LifeHealthPRO (Mar. 11, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/03/11/the-pros-and-cons-of-esops.
  355. Protecting Life Insurance Beneficiaries from a Windfall, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 5, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/03/05/protecting-life-insurance-beneficiaries-from-a-win.
  356. The Life Insurance College Savings Bank, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 27, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/02/27/the-life-insurance-college-savings-bank.
  357. New Retirement Planning: The Benefits of Patience on Annuities, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 25, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/02/25/new-retirement-planning-the-benefits-of-patience-o.
  358. The New Retirement Ballpark: Creating Sustainable and Sufficient Retirement Income, Retirement Think Tank, (Feb. 21, 2013), http://www.retirementthinktank.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/www.lifehealthpro.com-the-new-retirement-calc.pdf.
  359. FATCA and Switzerland: Model II, LexisNexis (Feb. 15, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/fatcacentral/archive/2013/02/15/fatca-and-switzerland-model-ii.aspx.
  360. Overview of United Kingdom Anti-Money Laundering Law, LexisNexis (Feb. 14, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/international-law/b/commentry/archive/2013/02/14/overview-of-united-kingdom-anti-money-laundering-law.aspx.
  361. Are Annuities the Solution to Old 4% Retirement Rule?, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 12, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/02/12/are-annuities-the-solution-to-old-4-retirement-rul.
  362. HRAs on the Chopping Block Under the Affordable Care Act?, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 5, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/02/05/are-hras-on-the-chopping-block-under-the-affordabl.
  363. Are HRAs on the chopping block under PPACA?, LifeHealthPRO (Feb. 4, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/02/04/are-hras-on-the-chopping-block-under-ppaca.
  364. Tax-Free IRA Charitable Rollovers Back in 2013, but the 2012 Election Window Closes February 1, The Nat’l Underwriter Co. (Jan. 2013), http://pro.nuco.com/booksupplements/commentary/Documents/Tax%20Free%20IRA%20Back.pdf.
  365. The Fiscal Cliff Conclusion: Compromise Continues Tax Cuts for Many, But Not All, The National Underwriter company, (Jan. 2013) http://pro.nuco.com/booksupplements/commentary/Documents/EOY%202012%20Fiscal%20Cliff%20Results.pdf.
  366. The $5.25 Million Question: How to Protect Your HNW Clients’ Children, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 29, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/01/29/the-525-million-question-how-to-protect-your-hnw-c.
  367. A Time-Limited Benefit of Fiscal Cliff Act: Tax-Free IRA Charitable Rollovers, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 21, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/01/21/a-time-limited-benefit-of-fiscal-cliff-act-tax-fre.
  368. Fiscal Cliff Agreement Opens the Floodgates for 2013 Roth Conversions, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 15, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/01/15/fiscal-cliff-deal-opens-floodgates-for-2013-roth-c.
  369. Cliff deal opens the gates for Roth conversions, LifeHealthPRO (Jan. 14, 2013), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/01/14/cliff-deal-opens-the-gates-for-roth-conversions.
  370. Tax Law Community: International Tax Mind Maps, LexisNexis (Jan. 4, 2013), http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/tax-law/b/stateandlocaltaxation/archive/2013/01/04/tax-law-community-international-tax-mind-maps.aspx.
  371. Fiscal Cliff Law: Clients’ Taxes, What’s Next, and How to Plan, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 4, 2013), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2013/01/04/fiscal-cliff-law-clients-taxes-whats-next-and-how.
  372. Quick Fixes for Last-Second Client Year-End Transactions, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 28, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/12/28/quick-fixes-for-last-second-client-year-end-transa.
  373. Gift Now or Not? Impact of Pease Limit on Charitable Deductions, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 18, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/12/18/gift-now-or-not-impact-of-pease-limit-on-charitabl.
  374. Fiscal Cliff Tax Backlash: 4 Hits Your Clients Will Take—A Case Study, ThinkAdvisor (Dec 12, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/12/12/fiscal-cliff-tax-backlash-4-hits-your-clients-will.
  375. Building a fully-funded retirement in under a decade, LifeHealthPRO (Dec. 11, 2012), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2012/12/11/building-a-fully-funded-retirement-in-under-a-deca.
  376. The Life Insurance Fiscal Cliff: No Tax Preference Is Safe, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 6, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/12/06/the-life-insurance-fiscal-cliff-no-tax-preference.
  377. The life insurance fiscal cliff: The end of a tax-preferred product class?, LifehealthPRO (Dec. 3, 2012), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2012/12/03/the-life-insurance-fiscal-cliff-the-end-of-a-tax-p.
  378. Room for compromise: eliminating the fiscal cliff with current tax rates, LifeHealthPRO (Nov. 21, 2012), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2012/11/21/room-for-compromise-eliminating-the-fiscal-cliff-w.
  379. How New Deferred Annuities Provide Income Early in Retirement, ThinkAdvisor (Nov. 8, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/11/08/how-new-deferred-annuities-provide-income-early-in.
  380. Does the 4% Rule Still Hold? Shaping Healthier Retirement Income Planning, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 30, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/10/30/does-the-4-rule-still-hold-shaping-healthier-retir.
  381. Maximizing Charitable Giving Through Universal Life Insurance, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 23, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/10/23/maximizing-charitable-giving-through-universal-lif.
  382. The Ticking Estate Tax Time Bomb: Less Than 90 Days of Planning Remain, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 16, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/10/16/the-ticking-estate-tax-time-bomb-less-than-90-days.
  383. The Rose’s Thorn: Increasing Premium Rates for Hybrid Life Insurance-LTC Policies, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 10, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/10/10/the-roses-thorn-increasing-premium-rates-for-hybri?page=2.
  384. Critical Illness Riders: Life Insurance Protection for the Living, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 5, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/10/05/critical-illness-riders-life-insurance-protection.
  385. Recharacterizing Roth IRAs: It Might Still Make Sense, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 24, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/09/24/recharacterizing-roth-iras-it-might-still-make-sen.
  386. IRS Untangles One Transfer-for-Value Rule Trap, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 19, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/09/19/irs-untangles-one-transfer-for-value-rule-trap.
  387. Indexed Annuities Gather Steam, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 12, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/09/12/indexed-annuities-gather-steam.
  388. Permanent Life Insurance: A Smarter Investment Product?, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 6, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/09/06/permanent-life-insurance-a-smarter-investment-prod.
  389. Life Settlements—Are They Back?, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 27, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/08/27/life-settlementsare-they-back.
  390. Turning Your 401(k) Into a Pension: The DC-to-DB Rollover, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 20, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/08/20/turning-your-401k-into-a-pension-the-dc-to-db-roll.
  391. When Clients Get Lump-Sum Pension Offers (Like GM and Ford), What to Advise?, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 13, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/08/13/when-clients-get-lump-sum-pension-offers-like-gm-a.
  392. FINRA Fee Increases May Raise Sticker Price on Financial Advice, Credit Union Times (Aug. 2, 2012), http://web1.cutimes.com/2012/08/02/finra-fee-increases-may-raise-sticker-price-on-fin.
  393. FINRA Fee Increases May Raise Sticker Price on Financial Advice, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 1, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/08/01/finra-fee-increases-may-raise-sticker-price-on-fin.
  394. HSAs Losing Luster Under Obamacare, ThinkAdvisor (July 27, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/07/27/hsas-losing-luster-under-obamacare?page=2.
  395. Preparing Clients for Reality of Obamacare Investment Tax, ThinkAdvisor (July 20, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/07/20/preparing-clients-for-reality-of-obamacare-investm.
  396. Preparing Clients for the Reality of PPACA’s Investment Income Tax, LifeHealthPro (July 19, 2012), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2012/07/19/preparing-clients-for-the-reality-of-ppacas-invest.
  397. A Package Deal: Planning for Long-Term Care With Income Security, LifeHealthPRO (July 17, 2012), http://web3.beta.lifehealthpro.com/2012/07/17/a-package-deal-planning-for-long-term-care-with-in.
  398. A Package Deal: Planning for Long-Term Care With Income Security, ThinkAdvisor (July 15, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/07/15/a-package-deal-planning-for-long-term-care-with-in.
  399. Will 2013 See the Demise of Donor-Advised Funds?, ThinkAdvisor (July 5, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/07/05/will-2013-see-the-demise-of-donor-advised-funds.
  400. Whole Life Policies: Tapping Cash Value as Alternative to Equity Investing, ThinkAdvisor (July 3, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/07/03/whole-life-policies-tapping-cash-value-as-alternat.
  401. Taking Back Control: Living Wills and Beyond, ThinkAdvisor (June 21, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/06/21/taking-back-control-living-wills-and-beyond.
  402. Post-Retirement Health Care: A Quarter-Million-Dollar Dilemma, ThinkAdvisor (May 25, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/05/25/post-retirement-health-care-a-quarter-million-doll.
  403. Don’t Risk It: Hybrid Policies Can Reduce the Risks in Long-Term Care, ThinkAdvisor (May 18, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/05/18/dont-risk-it-hybrid-policies-can-reduce-the-risks.
  404. Double Down on Tax Benefits with HSAs, ThinkAdvisor (May 2, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/05/03/double-down-on-tax-benefits-with-hsas.
  405. When Should Clients Start Claiming Social Security Benefits?, ThinkAdvisor ( Apr. 27, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/04/27/when-should-clients-start-claiming-social-security.
  406. Overfunded Roth IRAs: Shelter for the Upper Middle Class?, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 19, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/04/19/overfunded-roth-iras-shelter-for-the-upper-middle.
  407. Looking for Long-Term Care Coverage? You Might Not Find It, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 5, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/04/05/looking-for-long-term-care-coverage-you-might-not.
  408. Obama Budget Would Eliminate IRA Benefits for Upper Middle Class, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 4, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/04/04/obama-budget-would-eliminate-ira-benefits-for-uppe.
  409. Reverse Mortgages and Retirement Planning: Bridging the Income Gap, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 29, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/29/reverse-mortgages-and-retirement-planning-bridging.
  410. Beyond Survivorship: Joint Life Solutions for Today’s Family Businesses, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 22, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/22/beyond-survivorship-joint-life-solutions-for-today.
  411. IRS Makes It Easier to Buy Deferred Annuities With Retirement Plan Dollars, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 20, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/20/irs-makes-it-easier-to-buy-deferred-annuities-with.
  412. Remember Roths? Avoid Potential Tax Hikes With a Roth Conversion Now, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 19, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/19/remember-roths-avoid-potential-tax-hikes-with-a-ro.
  413. NAIC Reviews Hybrid Annuities To Ensure Meaningful Guaranteed Income Promises, LifeHealthPRO (Mar. 16, 2012), http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2012/03/16/naic-reviews-hybrid-annuities-to-ensure-meaningfu.
  414. The IRA Charitable Donation: It’s Just a Tax Deduction in 2012, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 13, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/13/the-ira-charitable-donation-its-just-a-tax-deducti.
  415. Universal Life Insurance Premiums May Rise Under NAIC Approach, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 12, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/12/universal-life-insurance-premiums-may-rise-under-n.
  416. NAIC Reviews Hybrid Annuities to Ensure Meaningful Guaranteed Income Promises, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 9, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/03/09/naic-reviews-hybrid-annuities-to-ensure-meaningful.
  417. Could the End of the Inherited IRA Be Near?, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 24, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/02/24/could-the-end-of-the-inherited-ira-be-near.
  418. Planning for a Long Life: Longevity Insurance and Deferred Annuities, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 23, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/02/23/planning-for-a-long-life-longevity-insurance-and-d.
  419. Stand-Alone Living Benefits—Guaranteeing Lifetime Income without an Annuity, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 11, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/02/11/stand-alone-living-benefitsguaranteeing-lifetime-i.
  420. Long-Lost Insurance Policy Returns to Bite Couple, ThinkAdvisor (Feb. 10, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/02/10/long-lost-insurance-policy-returns-to-bite-couple.
  421. SEC Redefines Insurance Suitability Qualifiers for Certain Products, ThinkAdvisor (Jan. 7, 2012), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2012/01/07/sec-redefines-insurance-suitability-qualifiers-for.
  422. The Pitfalls of Transitioning between Firms, Advisor FYI (Dec. 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-pitfalls-of-transitioning-between-firms-2-2685.
  423. IRS Greenlights ILIT Replacement Policies, Advisor FYI (Dec. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-greenlights-ilit-replacement-policies-2678.
  424. IRS Shows Mercy and Allows Stretch IRA, Advisor FYI (Dec. 21. 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-shows-mercy-and-allows-stretch-ira-2672.
  425. IRS Greenlights ILIT Replacement Policies, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 20, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/12/20/irs-greenlights-ilit-replacement-policies.
  426. Which Client Deductions Will Expire after 12/31/11?, ThinkAdvisor (Dec. 20, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/12/20/which-client-deductions-will-expire-after-12-31-11.
  427. Reversionary Annuities: A Low-Cost Way to Protect Surviving Beneficiaries?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 28, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120111-g.aspx?action=16.
  428. Revocable Trusts, Advisor FYI (Dec. 19, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/revocable-trusts-286.
  429. Which Client Deductions Will Expire after 12/31/11?, Advisor FYI, ( Dec. 16, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/which-client-deductions-will-expire-after-123111-2653.
  430. Stop-Loss in Alternative Risk Transfer, Advisor FYI (Dec. 14, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/stop-loss-in-alternative-risk-transfer-159.
  431. IRS Greenlights ILIT Replacement Policies, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 14, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120111-c.aspx?action=16.
  432. Key Employee Retention with a Life Insurance Funded DBO Plan, Advisor FYI (De. 13, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/key-employee-retention-with-a-life-insurance-funded-dbo-plan-2644.
  433. The Global Economy and Career Strategies for Job Search and Internet Marketing, Advisor FYI (De. 12, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-global-economy-and-career-strategies-for-job-search-and-internet-marketing-2649.
  434. FBAR Changes for 2011, in25 Tax Talk (Dec. 2011) (William H. Byrnes)
  435. The Best and Worst States to Incorporate a Business, Advisor FYI (Dec. 12, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-best-and-worst-states-to-incorporate-a-business-49.
  436. Powers of Appointment: Trust Power or Tax Trap?, Advisor FYI (Dec. 10, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/powers-of-appointment-trust-power-or-tax-trap-2-2640.
  437. Preparing Your Clients for Inevitable Tax Hikes, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120111-b.aspx?action=16.
  438. Key Employee Retention with a Life Insurance Funded DBO Plan, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120111-a.aspx?action=16.
  439. When Do IRAs and Annuities Mix?, Advisor FYI (Nov. 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/when-do-iras-and-annuities-mix-2602.
  440. Charitable Annuities: To Give Is To Receive, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-p.aspx?action=16.
  441. Are Variable Annuity Losses Deductible?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-o.aspx?action=16.
  442. Risk and Self-Insurance, Advisor FYI (Nov. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/risk-and-self-insurance-136.
  443. Money Market Funds – A Destabilizing Systemic Risk?, Advisor FYI (Nov. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/money-market-funds-%E2%80%93-a-destabilizing-systemic-risk-1842.
  444. Annuities and Inflation Risk, Advisor FYI (Nov. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/annuities-and-inflation-risk-2-2588.
  445. LIRPs: Retirement Alternative or Rip-Off?, Advisor FYI (Nov. 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/lirps-retirement-alternative-or-rip-off-2584.
  446. Tax Court Okays Crummy Crummey Powers, Advisor FYI (Nov. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/tax-court-okays-crummy-crummey-powers-2576.
  447. An Annuity Alternative to LTC Insurance, Advisor FYI (Nov. 23, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/an-annuity-alternative-to-ltc-insurance-2573.
  448. Death and Taxes – The American Way, Advisor FYI ( Nov. 22, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/death-and-taxes-the-american-way-118.
  449. Avoid the Pitfalls of Gift-Splitting, Advisor FYI (Nov. 21, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/avoid-the-pitfalls-of-gift-splitting-2561
  450. How to Have a Successful Career in Financial Markets, Advisor FYI (Nov. 17, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/2544-2544.
  451. Avoid the Pitfalls of Gift-Splitting, ?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-n.aspx?action=16.
  452. LIRPs: Retirement Alternative or Rip-Off? ?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-m.aspx?action=16.
  453. When Do IRAs and Annuities Mix?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 10, 2011) , http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-l.aspx?action=16.
  454. An Annuity Alternative to LTC Insurance, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 10, 2011) , http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-k.aspx?action=16.
  455. Donor Advised Funds: A Less Expensive Charitable Alternative?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 3, 2011) , http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-j.aspx?action=16.
  456. The Pitfalls of Serving as a Trustee for a Client’s Life Insurance Trust, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 3, 2011) , http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110111-i.aspx?action=16.
  457. Graegin Loans: Estate Liquidity Solution, Advisor FYI (Oct. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/graegin-loans-estate-liquidity-solution-2520.
  458. Is Domestic Asset Protection Still Viable After Mortensen?, Advisor FYI (Oct. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/is-domestic-asset-protection-still-viable-after-mortensen-2517.
  459. Is Domestic Asset Protection Still Viable After Mortensen?, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 30, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/10/30/is-domestic-asset-protection-still-viable-after-mo.
  460. Court OKs Crummy Crummey Powers, ThinkAdvisor (Oct. 14, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/10/14/court-oks-crummy-crummey-powers.
  461. Longevity Insurance: An Answer to Your Clients’ Biggest Worry?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 27, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-h.aspx?action=16.
  462. Is Domestic Asset Protection Still Viable After Mortensen?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 27, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-g.aspx?action=16.
  463. Graegin Loans: Estate Liquidity Solution, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 19, 2011) http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-f.aspx?action=16.
  464. Buy Sell Agreements: Avoiding Transfer-for-Value Problems, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 19, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-e.aspx?action=16.
  465. Tax Court Okays Crummy Crummey Powers, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-d.aspx?action=16.
  466. Portability Election Could Trigger Estate Tax Return Avalanche, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-c.aspx?action=16.
  467. Employment and Jobs in the Insurance Industry?, Advisor FYI (Oct. 7, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/employment-and-jobs-in-the-insurance-industry-2513.
  468. Finance Jobs & Industry Blasted by Recession, Advisor FYI (Oct. 6, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/finance-jobs-industry-blasted-by-recession-2510.
  469. Time Isn’t on the Job Seekers Side, Advisor FYI (Oct. 5, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/time-isn%E2%80%99t-on-the-job-seekers-side-2506.
  470. Carrier STOLI Suits Are Not Limited by Contestability Period, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-b.aspx?action=16.
  471. IRS Amnesty for Registered Reps Classification, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100111-a.aspx?action=16.
  472. FINRA Bids to Become RIA Regulator, Advisor FYI (Oct. 4, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/finra-bids-to-become-ria-regulator-2504.
  473. Rogue Trader Costs Swiss Bank UBS $2 Billion, Advisor FYI (Oct. 4, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/rogue-trader-costs-swiss-bank-ubs-2-billion-2502.
  474. How to Build a Foolproof Family Limited Partnership, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 17, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/09/17/how-to-build-a-foolproof-family-limited-partnershi.
  475. Sidestepping Income Tax When a Policy Is Canceled With Outstanding Loans, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 15, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/09/15/sidestepping-income-tax-when-a-policy-is-canceled.
  476. No-Lapse Guaranteed UL Disappears, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 9, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/09/09/no-lapse-guaranteed-ul-disappears.
  477. The Bypass Trust Is Obsolete: Now What?, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 8, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/09/08/the-bypass-trust-is-obsolete-now-what.
  478. IRS Issues Basis Guidance for Estates Electing Against the Estate Tax, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 7, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/09/07/irs-issues-basis-guidance-for-estates-electing-aga.
  479. Is the Carried Interest Loophole Closing?, ThinkAdvisor (Sept. 5, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/09/05/is-the-carried-interest-loophole-closing.
  480. Rogue Trader Costs Swiss Bank UBS $2 Billion, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-v.aspx?action=16.
  481. CBO Challenges Republicans on Tax Increases, Advisor FYI, Sep. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/cbo-challenges-republicans-on-tax-increases-2482.
  482. Online Credibility in the Finance World – Protecting Your Web Reputation & Company Brand, advisor FYI (Sep. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/online-credibility-in-the-finance-world-protecting-your-web-reputation-company-brand-2489.
  483. The Confusing World of Contingent Annuities, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 29 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-u.aspx?action=16.
  484. FINRA Bids to Become RIA Regulator, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 28 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-t.aspx?action=16.
  485. Administration Proposal Eliminates Tax Free Status of Muni Bonds for the Affluent, Advisor FYI (Sep. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/administration-proposal-eliminates-tax-free-status-of-muni-bonds-for-the-affluent-2478.
  486. CBO Challenges Republicans on Tax Increases, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 27 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-s.aspx?action=16.
  487. Administration Proposal Eliminates Tax Free Status of Muni Bonds for the Affluent, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 26 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc09011 1-r.aspx?action=16.
  488. Bank Financial Advisor Cross-Selling Floundering, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 23 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-q.aspx?action=16.
  489. Roth Redo Can Slash Taxes, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-p.aspx?action=16.
  490. Dodd-Frank’s Call for a Federal Insurance Regulator, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 21 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-o.aspx?action=16.
  491. “Wealthy” Making $200k+ Would Pay for President’s Jobs Act, Advisor FYI ( Sep. 20, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/wealthy-making-200k-would-pay-for-presidents-jobs-act-2476.
  492. “Wealthy” Making $200k+ Would Pay for President’s Jobs Act, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 20 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-n.aspx?action=16.
  493. Sidestepping Income Tax When a Policy with Outstanding Loans Is Cancelled, Advisor FYI (Sep. 19, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/sidestepping-income-tax-when-a-policy-with-outstanding-loans-is-cancelled-2458.
  494. IRS Clarifies Deductibility of Advisory Fees by Estates and Trusts, Advisor FYI (Sep. 19, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-clarifies-deductibility-of-advisory-fees-by-estates-and-trusts-2465.
  495. Greek Crisis Continues to Stress World Economy, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 19, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-m.aspx?action=16.
  496. IRS Clarifies Deductibility of Advisory Fees by Estates and Trusts, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 16, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-l.aspx?action=16.
  497. The Need for a Tailored Family Limit Partnership, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 15, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-k.aspx?action=16.
  498. Are You Part of “One of the Greatest Scams of Our Time”? , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 14, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-j.aspx?action=16.
  499. Sidestepping Income Tax When a Policy Is Cancelled with Outstanding Loans, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 13, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-i.aspx?action=16.
  500. US Sues Banks Over Mortgage Backed Securities, Advisor FYI (Sep. 12, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/us-sues-banks-over-mortgage-backed-securities-2451.
  501. S. Sues Banks over Mortgage-Backed Securities, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-h.aspx?action=16.
  502. Producer Awards to Be Avoided, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 9, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-g.aspx?action=16.
  503. Producer Awards To Be Avoided, Advisor FYI (Sep. 9, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/producer-awards-to-be-avoided-2444.
  504. Making a Successful Inter-Firm Move, Advisor FYI (Sep. 8, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/making-a-successful-inter-firm-move-2442.
  505. Making a Successful Inter-Firm Move, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-f.aspx?action=16.
  506. No-Lapse Guaranteed UL Disappears, Advisor FYI (Sep. 7, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/no-lapse-guaranteed-ul-disappears-2440.
  507. No-Lapse Guaranteed UL Disappears, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-e.aspx?action=16.
  508. The Bypass Trust is Obsolete: Now What?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 6, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-d.aspx?action=16.
  509. IRS Issues Basis Guidance for Estates Electing against the Estate Tax, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-c.aspx?action=16.
  510. Is the Carried Interest Loophole Closing?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( Sep. 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-b.aspx?action=16.
  511. Annuities and Inflation Risk, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090111-a.aspx?action=16.
  512. AARP Sues Wells Fargo, Fannie Mae over Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 25, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/08/25/aarp-sues-wells-fargo-fannie-mae-over-reverse-mort.
  513. Preserving Investment in an Annuity Contract, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 22, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/08/22/preserving-investment-in-an-annuity-contract.
  514. Appeals Court Greenlights Charitable Formula Clause, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 19, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/08/19/appeals-court-greenlights-charitable-formula-claus.
  515. IRS Finally Issues Guidance on 2010 Estate Tax, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 18, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/08/18/irs-finally-issues-guidance-on-2010-estate-tax.
  516. IRS Streamlines Partial Exchanges of Annuities, ThinkAdvisor (Aug. 8, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/08/08/irs-streamlines-partial-exchanges-of-annuities.
  517. High Net Worth Clients: To Friend or to Tweet?, Advisor FYI (Aug. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/high-net-worth-clients-to-friend-or-to-tweet-2430.
  518. High Net Worth Clients: To Friend or to Tweet?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 31, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-w.aspx?action=16.
  519. Avoid the FLP Trap When Paying the Estate Tax, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-v.aspx?action=16.
  520. Avoid the FLP Trap When Paying the Estate Tax, Advisor FYI (Aug. 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/avoid-the-flp-trap-when-paying-the-estate-tax-2427.
  521. US Investigating Standard & Poors after Debt Downgrade, Advisor FYI (Aug. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/us-investigating-standard-poors-after-debt-downgrade-2424.
  522. S. Investigating Standard & Poors after Debt Downgrade, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 29, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-u.aspx?action=16.
  523. LTC Buyers Choose Premium Increases over Limited Benefits , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 26, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-t.aspx?action=16.
  524. LTC Buyers Choose Premium Increases Over Limited Benefits, Advisors FYI (Aug. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/ltc-buyers-choose-premium-increases-over-limited-benefits-2418.
  525. Deficit Reduction Committee Gets to Work, Advisor FYI (Aug. 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/deficit-reduction-committee-gets-to-work-2420.
  526. Deficit Reduction Committee Gets to Work, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-s.aspx?action=16.
  527. Are Income Tax Hikes Inevitable? , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 24, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-r.aspx?action=16.
  528. Are Income Tax Hikes Inevitable?, Advisor FYI (Aug. 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/are-income-tax-hikes-inevitable-2415.
  529. AARP Goes after Reverse Mortgages, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 23, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-q.aspx?action=16.
  530. Real SEC Reform or Half Measure?, Advisor FYI ( Aug. 22, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/real-sec-reform-or-half-measure-2410.
  531. Real SEC Reform or Half Measure? , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-p.aspx?action=16.
  532. The National Underwriter Company Presents, Advisor FYI (Aug. 19, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/exciting-new-format-coming-soon-2406.
  533. K. Life Settlement Funds Expanding, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 19, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-o.aspx?action=16.
  534. UK Life Settlement Funds Expanding, Advisor FYI ( Aug. 19, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/uk-life-settlement-funds-expanding-2404.
  535. Preserving Investment in an Annuity Contract, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 18, 2011),   http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-n.aspx?action=16.
  536. Preserving Investment in an Annuity Contract, Advisor FYI (Aug. 18, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/preserving-investment-in-an-annuity-contract-2402
  537. Charitable Formula Clause Greenlighted by Appeals Court, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-m.aspx?action=16.
  538. IRS Finally Issues Guidance on 2010 Estate Tax, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 16, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-l.aspx?action=16.
  539. What Does the U.S. Downgrade Mean for Clients?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 15, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-k.aspx?action=16.
  540. Texas Securities Regulator Sues Life Partners, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-j.aspx?action=16.
  541. Advisors Get Failing Grade for Social Media Flirtations, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 11, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-i.aspx?action=16.
  542. Is the Internet Making Agent Direct Selling Obsolete in the Life Markets?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 10, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-h.aspx?action=16.
  543. Soliciting Business Overseas: FINRA Says to Look before You Leap, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 9, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-g.aspx?action=16.
  544. Debt Limit Deal Leaves Unfinished Business, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-f.aspx?action=16.
  545. IRS Streamlines Partial Exchanges of Annuities, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-e.aspx?action=16.
  546. IRA Owners on Brokerage Chopping Block, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 4, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-d.aspx?action=16.
  547. FINRA: Taking the “Self” Out of Self-Regulatory Organization, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 3, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-c.aspx?action=16.
  548. Annuity Respect: Earning It!, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( Aug. 2, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-b.aspx?action=16.
  549. Is the Latest Greek Bailout Just Delaying the Inevitable? Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080111-a.aspx?action=16
  550. Washington Contemplates Severe Cap on 401(k) Contributions, ThinkAdvisor (July 25, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/07/25/washington-contemplates-severe-cap-on-401k-contrib.
  551. Treasury Extends FBAR Deadline Again, ThinkAdvisor (July 12, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/07/12/treasury-extends-fbar-deadline-again.
  552. Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits: Do Clients Need Them?, Advisor FYI (July 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/guaranteed-minimum-withdrawal-benefits-do-clients-need-them-2293.
  553. Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits: Do Clients Need Them?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 29, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-u.aspx?action=16.
  554. Powers of Appointment: Trust Power or Tax Trap? , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 28, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-t.aspx?action=16.
  555. To Borrow or Not to Borrow: That is the Question, Advisor FYI (July 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/to-borrow-or-not-to-borrow-that-is-the-question-2283.
  556. Powers of Appointment: Trust Power or Tax Trap?, Advisor FYI (July 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/powers-of-appointment-trust-power-or-tax-trap-2286.
  557. Financial Stability Oversight Council Issues First Report, Advisor FYI (July 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/financial-stability-oversight-council-issues-first-report-2276.
  558. Life Insurance Illustrative Rates, Nothing but Net, Advisor FYI (July 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/life-insurance-illustrative-rates-nothing-but-net-2280.
  559. Life Insurance Illustrative Rates: Nothing but Net, , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 27, 2011),  http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-s.aspx?action=16.
  560. Is the SEC up to Regulating RIAs?, Advisor FYI (July 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/is-the-sec-up-to-regulating-rias-2270.
  561. Is the SEC up to Regulating RIAs?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 26, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-r.aspx?action=16.
  562. Time to Add Value (Added Tax)?, Advisor FYI (July 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/time-to-add-value-added-tax-2266.
  563. Dodd-Frank’s One-Year Anniversary: Where Are We Now?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-q.aspx?action=16.
  564. Dodd-Frank’s One-Year Anniversary: Where Are We Now?, AdvisorFYI (July 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/dodd-frank%E2%80%99s-one-year-anniversary-where-are-we-now-2262.
  565. SEC to Discuss Muni Bond Market, Advisor FYI (July 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/sec-to-discuss-muni-bond-market-2259.
  566. Roth Restructure Scheme Nets Couple a $2 Million Tax Bill, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-p.aspx?action=16.
  567. Start Spreading the News: Recent New York Insurance Crimes, Advisor FYI (July 22, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/start-spreading-the-news-recent-new-york-insurance-crimes-2254.
  568. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: the Effect of Choice on Investing Behavior, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 21, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-o.aspx?action=16.
  569. GAO Report Touts Annuities in Uncertain Retirement Environment, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 20, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-n.aspx?action=16.
  570. Washington Contemplating Severe Cap on 401(k) Contributions, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 19, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-m.aspx?action=16.
  571. Debt Deal Talks Down to the Wire, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 18, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-l.aspx?action=16.
  572. IRS Global Settlement for Millennium 419, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-h.aspx?action=16.
  573. Democrats Call Debt Limit Unconstitutional, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 11, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-g.aspx?action=16.
  574. Battle Brewing over Employments Status of Financial Advisors, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-f.aspx?action=16.
  575. Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Equal to Their Offshore Brethren?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-e.aspx?action=16.
  576. Financial Planners and Insurance Producers at Odds over Fiduciary Standard, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 6, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-d.aspx?action=16.
  577. FINRA Sets Regulatory Sights on Structured Products, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-c.aspx?action=16.
  578. Better Late Than Never: SEC Implements the Switch, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 4 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-b.aspx?action=16.
  579. Advisors Are from Mars, Clients Are from Venus, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (July 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc070111-a.aspx?action=16.
  580. IRS Provides Answers for Holders of Foreign Assets, ThinkAdvisor (June, 30, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/06/30/irs-provides-answers-for-holders-of-foreign-assets.
  581. When Are Insurance Policy Loans Taxable?, ThinkAdvisor (June 30, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/06/30/when-are-insurance-policy-loans-taxable.
  582. How to Lose a Charitable Deduction: The IRS Speaks, ThinkAdvisor (June 24, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/06/24/how-to-lose-a-charitable-deduction-the-irs-speaks.
  583. Income Tax: Partial Annuity Exchanges Under Section 1035, (June 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/income-tax-partial-annuity-exchanges-under-section-1035-2123.
  584. Agent’s Allege Carrier Complicity in CHOLI , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-v.aspx?action=16.
  585. Agent’s Allege Carrier Complicity in CHOLI, Advisor FYI (June 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/agent%E2%80%99s-allege-carrier-complicity-in-choli-2128.
  586. Foreign Account Compliance: Are Foreign Policies Included?, Advisor FYI (June, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/foreign-account-compliance-are-foreign-policies-included-2113.
  587. Treasury extends FBAR Deadline Again, Advisor FYI (June, 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/treasury-extends-fbar-deadline-again-2120.
  588. Tax Code Complexity and Compliance, Advisor FYI (June 29, 2011), http:/ 172. Foreign Account Compliance: Are Foreign Policies Included?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 28, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-t.aspx?action=16.
  589. Three Year Rule Tax Review. Advisor FYI (June 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/three-year-rule-tax-review-2110./www.advisorfyi.com/tax-code-complexity-and-compliance-2116.
  590. California Appeals Court Holds STOLI Law Isn’t Retroactive, ThinkAdvisor (June 10, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/06/10/california-appeals-court-holds-stoli-law-isnt-retr.
  591. Tax Court Confirms Surrender Charges Reduce FMV of Life Policy, ThinkAdvisor (June 7, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/06/07/tax-court-confirms-surrender-charges-reduce-fmv-of.
  592. Will Germany Let Greece Default?, ?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( June 27, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-s.aspx?action=16.
  593. Automatic Payroll Deduction IRAs, Advisor FYI (June 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/automatic-payroll-deduction-iras-2100.
  594. Will Germany Let Greece Default?, Advisor FYI (June 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/will-germany-let-greece-default-2106.
  595. Patenting the Tax Code?: Congress Says No, Advisor FYI (June 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/patenting-the-tax-code-congress-says-no-2092.
  596. The Psychology of Saving: If We’re Living Longer, Why Are We Saving Less?, Advisor FYI (June, 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-psychology-of-saving-if-we%E2%80%99re-living-longer-why-are-we-saving-less-2096.
  597. The Psychology of Saving: If We’re Living Longer, Why Are We Saving Less?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( June 24, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-r.aspx?action=16.
  598. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Ready for Launch?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 23, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-q.aspx?action=16.
  599. When Are Policy Loans Taxable? , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-p.aspx?action=16.
  600. More States Moving to Estate Tax Repeal, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 21, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-o.aspx?action=16.
  601. Annuities: They Get No Respect, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( June, 20, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-n.aspx?action=16.
  602. Foreign Protected Cell Insurance Companies: A Comparative Analysis26 Tax Talk (June 2011) (William H. Byrnes)
  603. IRS Provides FBAR Answers, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-m.aspx?action=16.
  604. Are Indexed Annuities Securities?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 6, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-l.aspx?action=16.
  605. SEC Warns Investors about Principal Protected Notes, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 15, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-k.aspx?action=16.
  606. Dodd-Frank: Dying on the Vine?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( June , 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-j.aspx?action=16.
  607. Debt Limit Standoff Boils Over, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 13, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-i.aspx?action=16.
  608. What Next? ILITs and Estates under 5MM, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 10, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-h.aspx?action=16.
  609. How to Lose a Charitable Deduction, Advisor’s Journal of advanced Markets (June 9, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-g.aspx?action=16.
  610. How Are IRA Owners Investing Their Money?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-f.aspx?action=16.
  611. Are Unisex Mortality Tables Coming to America?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( June 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-e.aspx?action=16.
  612. Corporate Tax Reform: Easier Said Than Done, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/advisors-journal.aspx.
  613. How Much to Allocate to Annuities: A Critical Analysis, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-c.aspx?action=16.
  614. Court Holds that STOLI Law Is Not Retroactive, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 2, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-b.aspx?action=16.
  615. Tax Court Confirms That Surrender Charges Reduce Value of Life Insurance Policy, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (June 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc060111-a.aspx?action=16.
  616. Stranger-Owned Life Insurance: Is the Contestability Period a Shield or a Sword?, ThinkAdvisor (May 31, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/05/31/strangerowned-life-insurance-is-the-contestability.
  617. Wealth Management in Today’s Economic Environment: A Series, Part II, Advisory FYI (May 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/wealth-management-in-today%E2%80%99s-economic-environment-a-series-part-ii-1891.
  618. FINRA Puts Disciplinary Histories on Web, Advisory FYI (May 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/finra-puts-disciplinary-histories-on-web-1900.
  619. FINRA Puts Disciplinary Histories on Web, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 31, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-v.aspx?action=16.
  620. Wealth Management in Today’s Economic Environment: A Series, Part I, Advisory FYI (May 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/wealth-management-in-today%E2%80%99s-economic-environment-a-series-part-i-1868.
  621. Pensions Turn to Death Bonds, Advisory FYI (May 30, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/pensions-turn-to-death-bonds-2-1885.
  622. Pensions Turn to Death Bonds, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May. 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-u.aspx?action=16.
  623. Versatile ETFs are Utilized in Many Portfolio Management Methodologies, Advisor FYI (May 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/versatile-etfs-are-utilized-in-many-portfolio-management-methodologies-1864.
  624. Money Market Funds—A Destabilizing Systemic Risk?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 27, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-t.aspx?action=16.
  625. SEC Softening its Stance on Private Placements, Advisor FYI (May 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/sec-softening-its-stance-on-private-placements-1838.
  626. Why use Exchange Traded Funds in Portfolio Management?: A Primer, Advisor FYI (May 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/why-use-exchange-traded-funds-in-portfolio-management-a-primer-1858.
  627. SEC Softening Its Stance on Private Placements, Advisors Journal of Advanced Markets (May 26, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-s.aspx?action=16.
  628. Dodd-Frank Whistleblowing—Rewarding the Robbers?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-r.aspx?action=16.
  629. Dodd-Frank Whistleblowing—Rewarding the Robbers?, Advisor FYI ( May 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/dodd-frank-whistleblowing%E2%80%94rewarding-the-robbers-1835.
  630. The Qualified Domestic Trust: An Individual with a Non-US Citizen Spouse’s Best Friend, Advisor FYI (May 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-qualified-domestic-trust-an-individual-with-a-non-us-citizen-spouse%E2%80%99s-best-friend-1847.
  631. Is the Contestability Period a Shield or a Sword in STOLI Disputes?, Advisor FYI (May 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/is-the-contestability-period-a-shield-or-a-sword-in-stoli-disputes-1830.
  632. Is the Contestability Period a Shield or a Sword in STOLI Disputes?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets.
  633. Debt Ceiling Approaching: Prepare for Impact, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 23, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-p.aspx?action=16.
  634. FINRA Rule 45-30: Expansive New Complaint Report Requirements, Advisor’s Journal of Advance Markets (May17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-l.aspx?action=16.
  635. Is Barney Frank’s Resolve to Implement Dodd-Frank Weakening?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 16, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-k.aspx?action=16
  636. The Changing World of Health Insurance: MLRs Slam Commissions, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 13, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-j.aspx?action=16.
  637. New Advisor Search Engine: Marketing Opportunity or Unwanted Expense?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-i.aspx?action=16.
  638. STOLI Scheme Lands Insurance Agent in Jail, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 11, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-h.aspx?action=16.
  639. The New Rules for Advisors to Municipal Retirement Plans, ThinkAdvisor (May 10, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/05/10/the-new-rules-for-advisors-to-municipal-retirement.
  640. The Pitfalls of Transitioning between Firms, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 10, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-g.aspx?action=16.
  641. IRS QTIP Ruling: Perils of Future Changes, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 9, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-f.aspx?action=16.
  642. Know the Rules before Playing the Game: Municipal Retirement Plans, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 6, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-e.aspx?action=16.
  643. SEC OKs CFP Board’s Request to Dig into Applicants’ Backgrounds, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-d.aspx?action=16.
  644. New Cancellation of Debt Rules Leave Grantors on the Hook, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 4, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-c.aspx?action=16.
  645. Ready or Not, Here They Come: The New Hedge Funds, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 3, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-b.aspx?action=16.
  646. Storm Clouds over U.S. Debt, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (May 2, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc050111-a.aspx?action=16.
  647. IRS High Net Worth Initiative: Fearsome Beast or Paper Tiger?, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 29, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/04/29/irs-high-net-worth-initiative-fearsome-beast-or-pa.
  648. Beneficiary Designations and Divorce Decrees: A Cautionary Tale, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 29, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/04/29/beneficiary-designations-and-divorce-decrees-a-cau.
  649. Disarray at SEC Is Complicating RIA ‘Switch’ to State Oversight, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 29, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/04/29/disarray-at-sec-is-complicating-ria-switch-to-stat.
  650. The Pitfalls for You and Your Client When They Take Your Tax Advice, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 27, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/04/27/the-pitfalls-for-you-and-your-client-when-they-tak.
  651. Do Your Clients’ International Assets Create Criminal Tax Exposure?, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 25, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/04/25/do-your-clients-international-assets-create-crimin.
  652. Could 2011 & 2012 Gifts Come Back to Bite the Grantor?, ThinkAdvisor (Apr. 19, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/04/19/could-2011-2012-gifts-come-back-to-bite-the-grant.
  653. The Perils of Nonqualified ‘Top-Hat’ Plans: Feinberg v. Rand McNally, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 28, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/03/28/the-perils-of-nonqualified-tophat-plans-feinberg-v.
  654. New Annuity Suitability Penalties Announced by States, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 25, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/03/25/new-annuity-suitability-penalties-announced-by-sta.
  655. Life Partners Holdings Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit, ThinkAdvisor (Mar. 9, 2011), http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2011/03/09/life-partners-holdings-hit-with-classaction-lawsui.
  656. Subsequent Divorce Decree’s Impact on Beneficiary Designation, Advisor FYI (Apr. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/subsequent-divorce-decree%E2%80%99s-impact-on-beneficiary-designation-1676.
  657. Estate and Gift Tax Series: Part 5 The DSUEA after 2012, Advisor FYI (Apr. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/estate-and-gift-tax-series-part-5-the-dsuea-after-2012-1661.
  658. Subsequent Divorce Decree’s Impact on Beneficiary Designation, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 29, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-u.aspx?action=16.
  659. Disarray at the SEC is Complicating the “Switch”, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 28, 201), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-t.aspx?action=16.
  660. Estate and Gift Tax Series: Part 4 Use of Trusts, Advisor FYI (Apr. 28, 2011),  http://www.advisorfyi.com/estate-and-gift-tax-series-part-4-use-of-trusts-1658.
  661. Historical Performance of Underlying Cash Value of Life Insurance, Advisor FYI (Apr. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/historical-performance-of-underlying-cash-value-of-life-insurance-1673.
  662. Historical Performance of Underlying Cash Value of Life Insurance, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 27, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-s.aspx?action=16.
  663. Estate and Gift Tax Series: Part 3 The Marital Deduction and Portability of the Spousal Exemption, Advisor FYI (Apr. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/estate-and-gift-tax-series-part-3-the-marital-deduction-and-portability-of-the-spousal-exemption-1654.
  664. IRS High Net Worth Initiative: Fearsome Beast or Paper Tiger?, Advisor FYI (Apr. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-high-net-worth-initiative-fearsome-beast-or-paper-tiger-1670.
  665. Estate and Gift Tax Series: Part 2 Transfer Tax Provisions, Advisor FYI (Apr. 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/estate-and-gift-tax-series-part-2-transfer-tax-provisions-1650.
  666. IRS High Net Worth Initiative: Fearsome Beast or Paper Tiger?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 26, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-r.aspx?action=16.
  667. Republican Ryan’s Budget Faces Bipartisan “Gang of Six”, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-q.aspx?action=16.
  668. Estate and Gift Tax Series: Part 1 Introduction, Advisor FYI (Apr. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/estate-and-gift-tax-series-part-1-introduction-1643.
  669. Getting Your Feet Wet in the Social Media Market, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-p.aspx?action=16.
  670. Getting Your Feet Wet in the Social Media Market, Advisor FYI (Apr. 22, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/getting-your-feet-wet-in-the-social-media-market-1629.
  671. S. Flying High on ‘AAA’ Rating, Advisor FYI (Apr. 22, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/u-s-flying-high-on-%E2%80%98aaa%E2%80%99-rating-1637.
  672. Private Placements Becoming Much Riskier for Firms, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 21, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-o.aspx?action=16.
  673. Are Portfolios-To-Go Threatening Your Business?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 20, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-n.aspx?action=16.
  674. Russell v. Commissioner—the Producer’s Problem—Client’s Reliance on Tax Advice, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 19, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-m.aspx?action=16.
  675. Republicans Look to Erode Dodd-Frank, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 18, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-l.aspx?action=16.
  676. Stranger-Originated Annuity Transactions Could Lead to New Penalties, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 15, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-k.aspx?action=16.
  677. Do Your Clients’ International Assets Create Criminal Tax Exposure?, Advisor’s Journal of Advance Markets (Apr. 14, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-j.aspx?action=16.
  678. Turning Plan Sponsors’ Risk into Reward, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 13, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-i.aspx?action=16.
  679. How Many Basis Points Is the Competition Charging for Advisory Services?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-h.aspx?action=16.
  680. Could 2011 and 2012 Gifts Come Back to Bite the Grantor?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 11, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-g.aspx?action=16.
  681. What’s Driving the Increasing Appeal of the RIA Model?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-f.aspx?action=16.
  682. Is the Life Insurance Gender Gap Really Closing?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-e.aspx?action=16.
  683. It’s Not Facebook That’s Making Microsoft Obsolete: Advisor Technology Trends, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-c.aspx?action=16.
  684. Aggressive IRS Gift Tax Audit Initiative: John Doe Summons, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 4, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-b.aspx?action=16.
  685. Can Typecasting Your Clients Grow Your Advisory Business?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Apr. 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc040111-a.aspx?action=16.
  686. Plan Clients: Where Are the Advisory Margins?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 31, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-w.aspx?action=16.
  687. Health Care Law Coming to Fruition with Informational Reporting, Advisor FYI (Mar. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/health-care-law-coming-to-fruition-with-informational-reporting-1495.
  688. Drama Over the “Drawbacks” of Annuities, Advisor FYI (Mar. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/drama-over-the-%E2%80%9Cdrawbacks%E2%80%9D-of-annuities-1498.
  689. Drama Over the “Drawbacks” of Annuities, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 30, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-v.aspx?action=16.
  690. New York Holds Carrier Can’t Deny Term Conversion for Settlement, Advisor FYI (Mar. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/new-york-holds-carrier-can%E2%80%99t-deny-term-conversion-for-settlement-1491.
  691. Child and Dependent Care Credit, Advisor FYI (Mar. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/child-and-dependent-care-credit-1488.
  692. Republicans Balk at RIA User Fees, Advisor FYI (Mar. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/republicans-balk-at-ria-user-fees-1485.
  693. New York Holds Carrier Cannot Deny Term Conversion for Settlement, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 29, 2011),
  694. http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-u.aspx?action=16.b
  695. A Very Low Confidence Level for Retirees, Advisor FYI (Mar. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/a-very-low-confidence-level-for-retirees-1482.
  696. New York State Insurance Fraud Investigations Led to 668 Arrests in 2010, Advisor FYI (Mar. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/new-york-state-insurance-fraud-investigations-led-to-668-arrests-in-2010-1473.
  697. The Perils of Top-Hat Plans, Advisor FYI (Mar. 29, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-perils-of-top-hat-plans-1479.
  698. Republicans Balk at RIA User Fees, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 28, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-t.aspx?action=16.
  699. Does the IRS Make Mistakes Too?, Advisor FYI (Mar. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/does-the-irs-make-mistakes-too-1453.
  700. Feinberg: The Perils of Top-Hat Plans, Advisors Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-s.aspx?action=16.
  701. Guaranteed Living Benefit Riders Breathe Life into Variable Annuity Sales, Advisor FYI (Mar. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/guaranteed-living-benefit-riders-breathe-life-into-variable-annuity-sales-1463.
  702. Guaranteed Living Benefit Riders Breathe Life into Variable Annuity Sales, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 24, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-r.aspx?action=16.
  703. Relative Policy Value of Life Insurance, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 23, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-q.aspx?action=16.
  704. Tax Court Revives Partnership Self-Employment Tax Debate, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-p.aspx?action=16.
  705. NCOIL Announces New Annuity Suitability Penalties, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 21, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-o.aspx?action=16.
  706. Are the Mass Affluent Missing from Your Client Profile?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 18, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-n.aspx?action=16.
  707. Tax-Free Exchange Can Erase Policy’s Tax Benefits, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-m.aspx?action=16.
  708. SEC Moves to Require Full Disclosure of Incentive-Based Compensation, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 16, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-l.aspx?action=16.
  709. Congress Set to Nix Tax Strategies Patents, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 15, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-k.aspx?action=16.
  710. Obama Administration Targets S Corps in Corporate Tax Reform War, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 14, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-j.aspx?action=16.
  711. Advisors’ Stairsteps of Influence, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 11, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-i.aspx?action=16.
  712. IRS Announces Lenient Lien Program for Small Businesses, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 10, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-h.aspx?action=16.
  713. Are All Target Date Funds Created Equal?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 9, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-g.aspx?action=16.
  714. Is a Hybrid Practice Model Right for You?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-f.aspx?action=16.
  715. Playing Politics While a Government Shutdown Looms, Advisor’s Journal of the Advanced Markets (Mar. 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-e.aspx?action=16.
  716. A Date Can Make the Difference in Valuation Cases, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 4, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-d.aspx?action=16.
  717. Could QE2 Spawn 70s Style Stagflation?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 3, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-c.aspx?action=16.
  718. Appealing to Your Affluent Clients’ Retirement Planning Values, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 2, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-b.aspx?action=16.
  719. Obama Budget Would Undercut Utility of Life Insurance in Small Business Planning, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Mar. 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc030111-a.aspx?action=16.
  720. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, Advisory FYI (Feb. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-financial-crisis-inquiry-report-1307.
  721. IRS Kicks Off New Offshore Amnesty Program, Advisory FYI (Feb. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-kicks-off-new-offshore-amnesty-program-1309.
  722. SEC Says “Not So Fast” to Advisor Social Media Marketing, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 28, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-s.aspx?action=16.
  723. Pricing Stability of Life Insurance, Advisory FYI (Feb. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/pricing-stability-of-life-insurance-1301.
  724. Preparing for FATCA, in 26 Tax Talk (Feb. 2011) (William H. Byrnes)
  725. New York Insurance and Banking: United at Last, Advisory FYI (Feb. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/new-york-insurance-and-banking-united-at-last-1305.
  726. Tax-Free Hedge Fund Investment: Private Placement Insurance, Advisor’s Journal for Advanced Markets (Feb. 25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-r.aspx?action=16.
  727. IRS Kicks Off New Offshore Amnesty Program, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb 24, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-q.aspx?action=16.
  728. Offshore Swiss Bank Indictments Follow Voluntary Disclosure Program, Advisory FYI (Feb. 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/offshore-swiss-bank-indictments-follow-voluntary-disclosure-program-1297.
  729. Life Partners Holdings Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit, Advisory FYI (Feb. 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/life-partners-holdings-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-1294.
  730. Tax Court Calculates FMV of Policies Distributed from Terminated 419 Plan, Advisory FYI (Feb. 24, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/tax-court-calculates-fmv-of-policies-distributed-from-terminated-419-plan-1290.
  731. Advanced Markets Preview: Personal and Nonbusiness Deductions, Advisory FYI (Feb. 23, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/advanced-markets-preview-personal-and-nonbusiness-deductions-1287.
  732. Pricing Stability of Life Insurance, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 23, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-p.aspx?action=16.
  733. Life Partners Holdings Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-o.aspx?action=16.
  734. Tax Court Calculates FMV of Policies Distributed from Terminated 419 Plan, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 22, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-n.aspx?action=16.
  735. 1099 B2B Reporting To Be Repealed, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-m.aspx?action=16.
  736. SEC Unprepared to Implement a Fiduciary Standard for Broker-Dealers, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 16, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-l.aspx?action=16.
  737. Firms Selling Private Placements Face Increased Scrutiny, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 15, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-k.aspx?action=16.
  738. Advisor/Trustee Ends Up Responsible for a Trust’s Tax Bill?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 8, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-f.aspx?action=16.
  739. SEC Fiduciary Standard Study Answers Few Questions, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 4, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-d.aspx?action=16.
  740. SEC Waffles in Study on Improving RIA Oversight, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 3, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-c.aspx?action=16.
  741. Life Settlement Provider Accused of Falsifying Life Span Reports, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 2, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-b.aspx?action=16.
  742. Court Nixes Carrier’s 300 Percent Premium Increase, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Feb. 1, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc020111-a.aspx?action=16.
  743. IRS Rebuffed by Federal Court of Appeals in Valuation Discount Case, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 31, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-u.aspx?action=16.
  744. SEP Plans Simplified, Advisory FYI ( Jan. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/sep-plans-simplified-1139.
  745. Wikileaks To Release Details of Secret Swiss Accounts, Advisory FYI ( Jan. 31, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/wikileaks-to-release-details-of-secret-swiss-accounts-1137.
  746. NCOIL Warns a Federal Insurance Charter Would Hurt the States, Advisory FYI (Jan. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/ncoil-warns-a-federal-insurance-charter-would-hurt-the-states-1129.
  747. Passive Foreign Investment Company Special Disclosure Tax, Advisory FYI (Jan. 28, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/passive-foreign-investment-company-special-disclosure-tax-1135.
  748. SEC Approves FINRA Suitability and Know-Your-Customer Rules, Advisory FYI (Jan. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/sec-approves-finra-suitability-and-know-your-customer-rules-1127.
  749. Group-Term Life Policy Tax Consequences, Advisory FYI (Jan. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/group-term-life-policy-tax-consequences-1132.
  750. Wage War: Round One, Advisory FYI (Jan. 27, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/wage-war-round-one-1123.
  751. Dodd-Frank Aftermath: CFTC Rule Making Process Stalls, Advisory FYI (Jan. 26, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/dodd-frank-aftermath-cftc-rule-making-process-stalls-1119.
  752. Study Exposes Impact of Health Care Act’s Employer Penalties, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 28, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-t.aspx?action=16.
  753. Obama Tax Compromise Provides 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation of Business Assets Through 2011, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 27, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-a.aspx?action=16.
  754. Wikileaks to Release Details of Secret Swiss Accounts, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 27. 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-s.aspx?action=16.
  755. NCOIL Warns a Federal Insurance Charter Would Hurt the States, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 26, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-r.aspx?action=16.
  756. SEC Approves FINRA Suitability and Know-Your-Customer Rules, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan.25, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-q.aspx?action=16.
  757. Dodd-Frank Aftermath: CFTC Rule Making Process Stalls, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 24, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-p.aspx?action=16.
  758. IRS Takes Qualified IRA Charitable Distributions off the Table for 2010, Advisor FYI (Jan. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-takes-qualified-ira-charitable-distributions-off-the-table-for-2010-1116.
  759. New Dodd-Frank Study Calls for Stringent Standards, Advisor FYI (Jan. 25, 2011), http://www.advisorfyi.com/new-dodd-frank-study-calls-for-stringent-standards-1112.
  760. IRS Takes Qualified IRA Charitable Distributions off the Table for 2010, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 21, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-o.aspx?action=16.
  761. Tax Courts Holds Employee Taxable for Value of Life Insurance Owned by Welfare-Benefit Plan, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 20, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-n.aspx?action=16.
  762. Pardee v. Pardee: Agent as Trustee Liability, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 19, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-m.aspx?action=16.
  763. Republican House Rules Will Facilitate Future Tax Cuts, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 18, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-l.aspx?action=16.
  764. Cost Competitiveness of Life Insurance, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 17, 2011), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 17, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-k.aspx?action=16.
  765. Congress Extends Wage Credit for Employees Who Are Active Duty Members of the Military, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 13, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-i.aspx?action=16.
  766. Broker Bonus Arbitration Bottleneck Forces FINRA to Reconsider Arbitrator Qualification Standards, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 12, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-h.aspx?action=16.
  767. Tax Season Starting Late for Some Taxpayers , Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 11, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-g.aspx?action=16.
  768. Carriers Targeted by Suit Over Losses on Madoff Investments, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 10 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-f.aspx?action=16.
  769. Congress Extends Unemployment Insurance for Another Thirteen Months, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 7, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-e.aspx?action=16.
  770. Last Minute AMT Patch Shields Middle-Class Taxpayers, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 6, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-d.aspx?action=16.
  771. Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan 5, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-c.aspx?action=16.
  772. Positive Economic Indicators—Recovery or Another False Start?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Jan. 4, 2011), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc010111-b.aspx?action=16.
  773. Three Advisors Sentenced to Prison for Faith-Based Scam, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 31, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-w.aspx?action=16.
  774. House Passes Bill Modernizing Mutual Fund Taxation, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 30, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-v.aspx?action=16.
  775. 2010 Estates: To Elect or Not to Elect, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 29, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-u.aspx?action=16.
  776. Cancellation of a Policy Generates Taxable Income: The Sanders Case, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 28, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-t.aspx?action=16.
  777. Does the New Estate Tax Make the Bypass Trust Obsolete?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 27, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-s.aspx?action=16.
  778. Report Slams Reverse Mortgages, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 24, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-r.aspx?action=16.
  779. The Recession: Over or America’s Lost Decade?, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 23, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-q.aspx?action=16.
  780. Obama’s Social Security Tax Holiday: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?, (Dec. 22, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-p.aspx?action=16.
  781. IRS Planning New Voluntary Disclosure Program for Offshore Assets, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 21, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-o.aspx?action=16.
  782. Obama Tax Agreement Faces Stiff Resistance in Congress, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 13, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-i.aspx?action=16.
  783. Estate Asks Supreme Court to Consider GST Tax Grandfathering Exemption, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 10, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-h.aspx?action=16.
  784. New FINRA Rule Restricts Brokers’ Outside Business Activities, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 9, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-g.aspx?action=16.
  785. NCOIL Adopts Beneficiaries Bill of Rights as Retained Asset Accounts under Fire, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 8, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-f.aspx?action=16.
  786. Lame Duck Agenda Packed with Tax Business, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 7, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-e.aspx?action=16.
  787. New York Court of Appeals Upholds STOLI Arrangement, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 3, 2010) http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-c.aspx?action=16.
  788. Insurance Agents Sued for Giving Bad Tax Advice, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 2, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-b.aspx?action=16.
  789. Women Are Leading Purchasers of Immediate Annuity Customers, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Market (Dec. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-d.aspx?action=16.
  790. NCOIL Adopts Model Act Requiring Insurers to Inform Consumers of Settlement Options, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Dec. 1, 2010),
  791. http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc120110-a.aspx?action=16.
  792. Enhancing Executive Compensation: 162 Bonus Plans, Advisory FYI (Nov. 30, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/enhancing-executive-compensation-162-bonus-plans-783.
  793. T-Bills, Notes and Bonds: A Primer, Advisory FYI (Nov. 30, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/t-bills-notes-and-bonds-a-primer-820.
  794. Year-End Tax Planning Series: Charitable Deductions, Advisory FYI (Nov. 29, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/year-end-tax-planning-series-charitable-deductions-777.
  795. Enhancing Executive Compensation: 162 Bonus Plans, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 29, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-s.aspx?action=16.
  796. Insurers Accused of Wrongfully Refusing to Pay Death Benefits, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 30, 2010). http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-t.aspx?action=16.
  797. Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Insurer Responsible for Suspicious Death, Advisory FYI (Nov. 27, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/lawsuit-seeks-to-hold-insurer-responsible-for-suspicious-death-751.
  798. Finance Committee Promises AMT Patch, Advisory FYI (Nov. 26, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/finance-committee-promises-amt-patch-671.
  799. New Report Shows Room for Growth for Wealth Managers, Advisory FYI (Nov. 26, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/new-report-shows-room-for-growth-for-wealth-managers-772.
  800. FINRA Positions Itself to Oversee Advisers, Advisory FYI (Nov. 24, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/finra-positions-itself-to-oversee-advisers-654.
  801. 1099s and Cost Basis Reporting, Advisory FYI (Nov. 24, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/1099s-and-cost-basis-reporting-691.
  802. Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Insurer Responsible for Suspicious Death, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 24, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-r.aspx?action=16.
  803. IRS Ruling Considers Unforeseeable Emergency Distributions from a Qualified Plan, Advisory FYI (Nov. 23, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-ruling-considers-unforeseeable-emergency-distributions-from-a-qualified-plan-622.
  804. Group Captive Insurance Companies and Year End Tax Considerations, Advisory FYI (Nov. 23, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/group-captive-insurance-companies-and-year-end-tax-considerations-645.
  805. Finance Committee Promises AMT Patch (CC 10-100), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 23, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-q.aspx?action=16.
  806. FINRA Positions Itself to Oversee Advisers (CC 10-99), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 22, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-p.aspx?action=16.

 

  1. IRS Ruling Considers Unforeseeable Emergency Distributions from a Qualified Plan (CC 10-98), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 19, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-o.aspx?action=16.
  2. Study Finds that Universal Fiduciary Standard Will Hurt Investors (CC 10-97), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 18, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-n.aspx?action=16.
  3. IRS Blesses Life Insurance Policy Held by Profit-Sharing Plan (CC 10-96), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 17, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-m.aspx?action=16.
  4. Obama’s Blue Ribbon Debt Commission Proposes Complete Overhaul of the Tax Code (CC 10-95), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets ( Nov. 16, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-l.aspx?action=16.
  5. Fed to Purchase $600 Billion in Treasuries in Move to Stimulate Economy (CC 10-94), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 15, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-k.aspx?action=16.
  6. Vigorous Debate over Qualified Appraisal Standard for Valuation of Donated Policies (CC 10-92), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 11, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-i.aspx?action=16.
  7. IRS Approves CRUT’s Investment in Alternative Asset Classes (CC 10-91), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 10, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-h.aspx?action=16.
  8. Life Insurance Product Suitability (CC 10-90), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 9, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-g.aspx?action=16.
  9. Death in 2010: Tax Benefit or Burden? (CC 10-89), Advisor’s Journals of Advanced Markets (Nov. 8, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-f.aspx?action=16.
  10. What Lies Beyond the Sunsetting 2010 Tax Provisions (CC 10-88), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 5, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-e.aspx?action=16.
  11. Consultants to Employee Benefits Plans To Be Classified as Fiduciaries (CC 10-87), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 4, 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-d.aspx?action=16.
  12. Health Care Reform Causes an Avalanche of 1099s (CC 10-84), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-a.aspx?action=16.
  13. Obama Administration May Be Willing to Extend Bush Tax Cuts for More Taxpayers (CC 10-93), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-j.aspx?action=16.
  14. IRS Changes Value of Charitable Contributions Made by Trusts (CC 10-85), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Nov. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-b.aspx?action=16.
  15. What’s Next for the Estate Tax? (CC 10-86), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets, (Nov. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc110110-c.aspx?action=16.
  16. Qualified Tuition Program Offers Tax-Advantaged Savings for Higher Education (CC 10-63), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-a.aspx?action=16.
  17. Small Business Bill Extends the Roth Conversion Window (CC 10-64), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-b.aspx?action=16.
  18. Should You Fire Clients? (CC 10-65), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-c.aspx?action=16.
  19. GRAT Strategy for Avoiding Gift on High Premium Payments May Be Coming to a Close (CC 10-66), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-d.aspx?action=16
  20. How to Increase the FDIC $250,000 Permanent Guarantee (CC 10-67), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-e.aspx?action=16.
  21. The Wall Street Reform Act Streamlines Surplus Lines (CC 10-68), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-f.aspx?action=16.
  22. The Economic Substance Doctrine Can Unwind Even the Best Laid Plans (CC 10-74), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-l.aspx?action=16.
  23. Unqualified Disclaimers Can Create an Unexpected Tax Bill (CC 10-75), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-m.aspx?action=16.
  24. Use Charitable Giving to Enhance Family Business Succession Planning (CC 10-76), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-n.aspx?action=16.
  25. Can Term Life Coupled with a Mutual Fund Investment Replace a Variable Universal Life Policy? (CC 10-77), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-o.aspx?action=16.
  26. Medicaid Compliant Annuities (CC 10-78), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-p.aspx?action=16.
  27. Customer Basis Reporting Begins in 2011 (CC 10-79), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-q.aspx?action=16.
  28. FINRA Proposes Eliminating Industry Insiders from Arbitration Panels (CC 10-80), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-r.aspx?action=16.
  29. IRS Has Mercy on Noncompliant Split-Dollar Program (CC 10-81), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-s.aspx?action=16.
  30. The Department of Labor Releases Final 401(k) Disclosure Rules (CC 10-82), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-t.aspx?action=16.
  31. Advisor Fakes Death to Avoid Fraud Charges (CC 10-83), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Oct. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc100110-u.aspx?action=16.
  32. IRS Has Mercy on Noncompliant Split-Dollar Program, Advisory FYI (Oct.29, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/irs-has-mercy-on-noncompliant-split-dollar-program-507.
  33. One More to Note: The Economic Substance Doctrine, Advisory FYI (Oct.29, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/one-more-to-note-the-economic-substance-doctrine-482.
  34. FINRA Proposes Eliminating Industry Insiders from Arbitration Panels, Advisory FYI (Oct. 28, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/finra-proposes-eliminating-industry-insiders-from-arbitration-panels-505.
  35. Still More Doctrines to Discuss: Economic Benefit and Cash Equivalency, Advisory FYI (Oct. 28, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/still-more-doctrines-to-discuss-economic-benefit-and-cash-equivalency-480.
  36. Customer Basis Reporting Begins in 2011, Advisory FYI (Oct. 27, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/customer-basis-reporting-begins-in-2011-502.
  37. All Together Now: Gross Income, Increase in Wealth, Realization, Barter, and Constructive Receipt. Advisory FYI (Oct. 27, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/all-together-now-gross-income-increase-in-wealth-realization-barter-and-constructive-receipt-478.
  38. Time is on Our Side: The Internal Revenue Code’s Statute of Limitations, Advisory FYI (Oct. 26, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/time-is-on-our-side-the-internal-revenue-code%E2%80%99s-statute-of-limitations-454.
  39. Medicaid Compliant Annuities, Advisory FYI (Oct. 26, 2010),   http://www.advisorfyi.com/medicaid-compliant-annuities-487.
  40. Can Term Life Coupled with a Mutual Fund Investment Replace a Variable Universal Life Policy?, Advisory FYI (Oct. 25, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/can-term-life-coupled-with-a-mutual-fund-investment-replace-a-variable-universal-life-policy-485.
  41. Tax Compliance Costs Exceed One Trillion Dollars, Advisory FYI (Oct. 25, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/tax-compliance-costs-exceed-one-trillion-dollars-452.
  42. Offshore’s Limited Shelf Life (CC 10-47), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-a.aspx?action=16.
  43. Mandatory Securities Arbitration Clauses on the Chopping Block (CC 10-48), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-b.aspx?action=16.
  44. CBO Analysis Supports Extending Tax Cuts (CC 10-49), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-c.aspx?action=16.
  45. Avoid Transfer Taxes with a Capitalized Entity Sale to an IDGT (CC 10-50), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-d.aspx?action=16.
  46. IRS Guidance Provides Safe Harbor for Policies Maturing After Age 100 (CC 10-51), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-e.aspx?action=16.
  47. Wealth Management, Where Do We Go From Here?, in Offshore Investment Magazine Issue (Thomson-West Sept. 2010) (William H. Byrnes)
  48. IRS Proposed FATCA Guidance Expands Offshore Compliance Initiatives (CC 10-52), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-f.aspx?action=16.
  49. Supporting a Surviving Second Spouse without Liquidating the Family Business (CC 10-53), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Marlets, (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-g.aspx?action=16.
  50. Life Insurance Ownership Hits Fifty-Year Low (CC 10-54), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-h.aspx?action=16.
  51. The Federal Insurance Office (CC 10-55), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-i.aspx?action=16.
  52. The Automatic IRA Act of 2010: Boon for Advisors? (CC 10-56), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-j.aspx?action=16.
  53. The Planning Opportunity Presented When a Client Supports a Parent (CC 10-57), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-k.aspx?action=16.
  54. Gift Tax Return Disclosures—Adequate or Else (CC 10-58), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-l.aspx?action=16.
  55. Recent STOLI Case Is a Big Win for Insurers (CC 10 59), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-m.aspx?action=16.
  56. Valuation Discounts: Only for a Bona Fide Business, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-n.aspx?action=16.
  57. President Obama Signs the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (CC 10-61), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-o.aspx?action=16.
  58. P&C Shops Cross the Bridge into Life Markets, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Sep. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc090110-p.aspx?action=16.
  59. Special Alert: Clients may be subject to new reporting to IRS (beware of mis-matching leading to audits), Advisory FYI (Sep. 30, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/special-alert-clients-may-be-subject-to-new-reporting-to-irs-beware-of-mis-matching-leading-to-audits-341.
  60. President Obama Signs the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, Advisory FYI (Sep. 30, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/president-obama-signs-the-small-business-jobs-and-credit-act-371.
  61. Offshore Limited Liability Companies: Nevis, Advisory FYI (Sep. 29, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/offshore-limited-liability-companies-nevis-330.
  62. Recent STOLI Case Is a Big Win for Insurers, Advisory FYI (Sep. 27, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/recent-stoli-case-is-a-big-win-for-insurers-338.
  63. Offshore Private Placement Variable Universal Life Insurance, Advisory FYI (Sep. 27, 2010) http://www.advisorfyi.com/offshore-private-placement-variable-universal-life-insurance-323.
  64. Planning Concept: Traditional Private Annuity in Trust Variation, Advisory FYI (Sep. 23, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/planning-concept-traditional-private-annuity-in-trust-variation-283.
  65. Gift Tax Return Disclosures—Adequate or Else, Advisory FYI (Sep. 23, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/gift-tax-return-disclosures-309.
  66. The Automatic IRA Act of 2010: Boon for Advisors?, Advisory FYI (Sep. 22, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/the-automatic-ira-act-of-2010-boon-for-advisors-297.
  67. Incidents of Ownership and Burden on the Estate, Advisory FYI (Sep. 22, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/estate-278.
  68. Foreign Tax Credits and Loopholes Act of 2010, in LexisNexis’ Emerging Issues(LexisNexis Aug. 2010) (William H. Byrnes)
  69. Long-term Care Insurance Reform Act of 2010, Advisory FYI (Aug. 31, 2010), http://www.advisorfyi.com/long-term-care-insurance-reform-act-of-2010-154.
  70. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Advisor Journal, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-a.aspx?action=16.
  71. Potential Pitfalls in IRA Money Movement and Non-Public Investments, Advisors Journal of Advanced Market, (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-b.aspx?action=16.
  72. The Joy of Giving in 2010 (CC 10-37), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets, (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-c.aspx?action=16.
  73. Life Insurance: The Key to Success in Wealth Transfer Tax Planning (CC 10-38), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-d.aspx?action=16.
  74. The Effect of Divorce on Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations (CC 10-39), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug, 2010) , http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-e.aspx?action=16.
  75. What You Don’t Know Yet Might Hurt You: A Broker’s Duties under the Financial Reform Act, Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-f.aspx?action=16.
  76. STOLI to STOA: First Drops in a Gathering Storm (CC 10-41), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-g.aspx?action=16.
  77. Indexed Annuities: Still Insurance (CC 10-42), (Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-h.aspx?action=16.
  78. Capital Gains Increasing Importance for Valuation Discounts: Jensen v. Commissioner (CC 10-43), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-i.aspx?action=16.
  79. SEC’s Plain English Requirement Equals Expensive Client Disclosures (CC 10-44), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-j.aspx?action=16.
  80. Hedge Fund Must Now Register with the SEC Under the New Wall Street Reform Act (CC 10-45), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-k.aspx?action=16.
  81. Long-term Care Insurance Reform Act of 2010 (CC 10-46), Advisor’s Journal of Advanced Markets (Aug. 2010), http://nationalunderwriteradvancedmarkets.com/articles/fc080110-l.aspx?action=16.
  82. A Commentary on Obama’s International Tax Proposals, in LexisNexis’ Policy Analysis (June 2009) (William H. Byrnes)
  83. International Financial Services- The Winners and LosersOffshore Investment Magazine, Sept. 2008, at 2 (William H. Byrnes)
  84. Education Pursuant to AML Legislation: What the US needs to learn from the UKOffshore Investment Magazine, Oct. 2007, at 19 (William H. Byrnes)
  85. Obtaining/Changing Jobs in the Evolving International Financial Services IndustryOffshore Investment Magazine, Oct. 2006, at 23 (William H. Byrnes)
  86. A Study of US Private FoundationsOffshore Investment Magazine, Nov. 2005, at 30 (William H. Byrnes)
  87. Do Private Charitable Foundations Deserve Tax Exemption StatusOffshore Investment Magazine, July. 2005 at 20 (William H. Byrnes)
  88. International Tax Education in the Financial Service IndustryOffshore Investment Magazine, Oct. 2004 at 11 (William H. Byrnes)
  89. Exploring the Extent of Like-Kind Nonrecognition Treatment (and Its Potential Demise), Mertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 8-29 (Thomson-West October 2014) (William H. Byrnes, Haik Chalikian & Robert Bloink)
  90. NRAs and U.S. Real Estate Investments, Mertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 9-21 (Thomson-West August 2014) (William H. Byrnes, David Herzig,and Kris Odegard)
  91. Has The Individual Retirement Account Lost its Luster? Recent Scrutiny of Rollovers and Non-Spousal Inheritance Rights May Dull the IRA for Retirement and Estate Planning, Mertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 9-21 (Thomson-West June 2014) (William H. Byrnes, Robert Bloink, & Theron West)
  92. Final Regulations for the Net Investment Income Tax Answer Many, But Not All, Questions for the 2013 Tax Year Filing Season inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 8 -18 (Thomson-West February 2014) (William H. Byrnes, Robert Bloink, & Theron West)
  93. Can Employers Obtain Tax Advantages Complying With The Affordable Care Act?, inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 9 – 16 (Thomson-West October 2013) (William H. Byrnes, Robert Bloink, & Theron West)
  94. May A Proposed Expansion Of Master Limited Partnerships’ (MLPs) Tax Benefits For “Renewable” Energy Lead To America’s Energy Independence? inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 5 – 14 (Thomson-West August 2013) (William H. Byrnes, Robert Bloink, & Theron West)
  95. FATCA’s Coming Attractions: Mid-Summer Opening of the IRS’ FATCA Portal and the Signing of Fifty-Plus Intergovernmental Agreements, inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 5 – 20 (Thomson-West June 2013) (William H. Byrnes)
  96. Taxmaggedon Averted: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012’s New Era of Tax Certainty, inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 15 – 24 (Thomson-West February 2013) (William H. Byrnes & Robert Bloink)
  97. There Is An End to Everything, To Good Things As Well As Bad:  A Summary of the 2012 Sunsets and Taxmageddon, inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 8-21 (Thomson-West July 2012) (William H. Byrnes & John Walker)
  98. FATCA’s February 2012 Proposed Regulations with Softened Compliance: Carrots But Mostly Sticks, inMertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 8-21 (Thomson-West Mar. 2012) (Albert Gil Soriano & William H. Byrnes)
  99. To Provide Pay? Determining the Employer’s Best Option for Employer- Based Health Care Coverage under the Affordable Care Act in Mertens Law of Fed Income Tax- Developments & Highlights 9-17 (Thomson-West Jan. 2012) (William H. Byrnes & Stephen Polak)
  100. Investment Fund Managers’ Carried Interest: Low Rates on High Gain, inMertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- Developments & Highlights 7-15 (Thomson-West Nov. 2011) (William H. Byrnes, Benjamin S. Terner, & Tyler Voss)
  101. What’s New with Gifting?,Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments and highlights 10-19 (Thomson-West Sept. 2011) (William H. Byrnes & Benjamin Terner)
  102. Caring and Sharing (An Estate Tax Exemption Between Spouses): An Overview of the Portability of the Spousal Credit, inMertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 5-12 (Thomson-West June 2011). (William Byrnes & Benjamin S. Terner)
  103. Tax Relativity: Codification of Economic Substance Doctrine, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 10-20 (Benjamin S. Terner ed., Thomson-West May 2011) (William H. Byrnes & Benjamin S. Terner)
  104. New Tax Legislation Encourages Small Business to Change Their Thoughts on Charity, Public Relations, and Expenses, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 8-20 (Thomson-West Feb. 2011) (William H. Byrnes & Hannah Bible)
  105. Can I Get your 1099 Info With My “To Go” Order, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 5-10 (Thomson-West Oct. 2011) William H. Byrnes & Hannah Bible,
  106. Transitionally Divorcing to Obtain the Tax Treatment of Domestic Partnerships, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 11-25 (Thomson-West Aug. 2010) (William H. Byrnes & Hannah Bible)
  107. Self-Employment Taxes and Their Discrimination of Barbershop Trios for French Quartets, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 10-17 (July 2010) (William H. Byrnes & Hannah Bible)
  108. Recent Changes Affecting Americans with Foreign Financial Accounts, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 11-18 (Thomson-West Apr. 2010) (William H. Byrnes & Christopher M. Sove)
  109. Too Good to be True? Tax Consequences of Stranger- Owned Life Insurance, in Mertens Law of Fed Income Taxation- developments & highlights 13-19 (Thomson-West Dec. 2009) (William H. Byrnes & Christopher M. Sove)

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