Britain’s ultra-wealthy exit ahead of proposed non-dom tax changes

Britain’s ultra-wealthy exit ahead of proposed non-dom tax changes

Street scene in Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom. Pawel Libera | The Image Bank | Getty Images LONDON — Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Dubai. They’re just a few of the destinations trying to lure away the U.K.’s uber wealthy ahead of proposed changes to the country’s divisive non-dom tax regime. Almost two-thirds (63%) of … Read more

These are the ’50 best hotels’ in the world for 2024

These are the ’50 best hotels’ in the world for 2024

What has 101 suites and villas, views over Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river and costs from $600 per night? Capella Bangkok, 2024’s ‘best’ hotel in the world, according to ’50 Best.’ That’s the collective view of 600 anonymous global voters, comprising travel journalists, hoteliers and seasoned travel specialists, which determined the results of “The World’s 50 … Read more

China’s ultra-rich population growing faster than the U.S.: report

China’s ultra-rich population growing faster than the U.S.: report

Staff members counting RMB cash deposited by customers in China’s Nantong city. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images The world’s super rich club expanded significantly over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, according to the latest report from New World Wealth and investment migration advisor Henley & Partners. The number of centimillionaires … Read more

Here’s how to know if you’ve withheld enough taxes for 2024

Here’s how to know if you’ve withheld enough taxes for 2024

Yellow Dog Productions | The Image Bank | Getty Images One way to estimate tax withholding You can start by finding your total federal taxes paid for 2023, which is listed on line 24 of your tax return. If your gross income and tax situation has not changed from last year, you are likely to … Read more

This ‘rule of thumb’ shows who needs to pay taxes by Sept. 16

This ‘rule of thumb’ shows who needs to pay taxes by Sept. 16

Weiquan Lin | Moment | Getty Images The third-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is Monday, Sept. 16, and skipping a payment could trigger a penalty, according to the IRS. Typically, you need estimated payments for any income without tax withholdings, such as earnings from self-employment, contract or gig economy work and investment or retirement … Read more

Harris’ rise in polls sparks wave of wealth transfers to kids

Harris’ rise in polls sparks wave of wealth transfers to kids

Dimensions | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The tightening presidential race has touched off a wave of tax planning by ultra-wealthy investors, especially given … Read more

Senate lawmakers debate Trump’s 2025 tax break expirations

Senate lawmakers debate Trump’s 2025 tax break expirations

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., questions IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig at a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Tom Williams | Pool | Reuters With trillions in tax breaks scheduled to expire after 2025, lawmakers are debating policy priorities that could impact millions of families and small businesses. Enacted by former President Donald Trump in … Read more

Harris wants a 28% capital gains tax rate. How it compares with history

Harris wants a 28% capital gains tax rate. How it compares with history

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs.  Marco Bello | Jeenah Moon | Reuters As the election ramps up, many investors are focused on capital gains taxes and … Read more

Sales of $10 million homes surge in Palm Beach and New York

Sales of  million homes surge in Palm Beach and New York

Tarpon Island, a private island in Palm Beach, Florida, sold for $150 million in May 2024. CNBC A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Sales of ultra-luxury homes surged in … Read more

Harris proposed 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners—what to know

Harris proposed 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners—what to know

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Portsmouth International Airport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept. 4, 2024. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images ‘We don’t make any changes until the law has passed’ Currently, investors pay 0%, 15% or 20% for long-term capital gains, plus an extra 3.8% net investment income tax, … Read more