Chris Hennessey's Contributions

Strategic Financial Planning Ahead of Coming Tax Law Changes

Mar 4, 2024 – Taxes are likely heading higher and there are a number of ways individuals can prepare. In today's Lifetime Planning podcast, we discuss how tax brackets and tax laws are likely going to change and the various options available...

Chris Hennessey on Year-End Tax Planning, Preparing for Future Tax Hikes

Dec 4, 2023 – Financial Sense interviews Chris Hennessey at Putnam Investments to discuss various methods to offset capital gains taxes this year, whether through charitable donations, medical deductions, or others. Chris also explains...

Why the Next Three Years Will Be Crucial for Tax Planning

Feb 20, 2023 – Chris Hennessey at Putnam Advisory Group joins Financial Sense's Jim Puplava to discuss the outlook for rising corporate and individual taxes in the years ahead given the Congressional Budget Office's projections on debt and spending...

Putnam's Chris Hennessey on Post Mid-Term Tax Landscape

Nov 28 – On today's Lifetime Planning episode, Jim Puplava speaks with Putnam's Chris Hennessey to get an update on the tax landscape for individuals and businesses for 2023 and 2024, especially after the recent mid-term elections. Jim and Chris discuss...

Bracket Creep: How the US Is Widening the Tax Base Through Inflation

Apr 25 – Chris Hennessey at Babson College and also a member of the Putnam Business Advisory Group explains how high inflation rates are leading to a situation that many people began facing in the 1970s called 'bracket creep'. In this wide-ranging...

Double Whammy of Taxes and Inflation

Nov 29 – Chris Hennessey joins Financial Sense Newshour to discuss where taxes are going up, how small businesses will be impacted, and why large amounts of spending are also eating into those with lower incomes via inflation...

Rich and Poor Will Pay More Under Current Tax and Spending Plans

Oct 18 – Financial Sense Newshour welcomes Chris Hennessey, a tax attorney, CPA, and Professor Emeritus of Law at Babson College, to discuss the current tax proposal and what it means for Americans. Chris and host, Jim Puplava, explain...

On the Radar: Fed Tapering and a Big Tax Increase

Jun 4 – After this week's market wrap-up, Jim Puplava and Frank Barbera discuss the outlook for stocks and the economy as inflationary pressures continue to increase. Frank says the technical backdrop of the market looks healthy though...

Largest Tax Increase Since Bill Clinton Is Likely to Pass, Says Chris Hennessey

Mar 22 – Jim Puplava, President of Financial Sense Wealth Management, speaks with tax and policy expert Chris Hennessey at Putnam Business Advisory regarding Biden's proposed tax increase, which, he believes, is quite likely to pass...

Rich Americans Facing Largest Capital Gains Tax Increase in History Under Biden Win, Says Chris Hennessey

Nov 2 – In today's Lifetime Planning edition of Financial Sense Newshour, Putnam Business Advisory's Chris Hennessey discusses some of the details of Biden's tax plan, including its affect on business owners, investors, and those that live in high tax states...

Tax Planning Under a Possible Biden Win

Aug 31 – In today's Lifetime Planning edition of Financial Sense Newshour, Putnam Business Advisory's Chris Hennessey discusses Joe Biden's tax plan and how it will affect individual and corporate tax rates, state and local tax deductions...

Tax Laws Are Changing - Are You Prepared for What's Coming?

Apr 13 – Chris Hennessey and Jim Puplava discuss the SECURE Act and how these changes could impact your retirement planning. They look at potential presidential election outcomes and what they could mean for your wallet...

End of Year Tax Tips

Nov 18 – Many tax deductions have been phased-out. What should you do now? How can you make gifting work to your financial advantage? What thing, if missed, creates a 50% penalty? Joining Jim Puplava on Lifetime Planning...

No Matter Who Wins the White House, Your Taxes Are Going Up

Jul 22 – On this edition of Lifetime Income, Jim Puplava interviews lawyer and CPA Chris Hennessey. Much has been said about whether the new tax bill has been beneficial to the average American; Hennessey clarifies what the tax impact has been and for whom. He talks about the possibility...

Inside the Tax Law: Who Benefits, Who Lost and What to Do Now

Mar 11 – On this edition of Lifetime Income Jim Puplava interviews Chris Hennessey about the recent changes to the tax law. Hennessey explains why tax refunds are coming in lower than expected. The pair also discusses how the new changes could affect future...

Chris Hennessey on How to Benefit From Recent Tax Changes

Oct 23 – Financial Sense interviews Chris Hennessey at Putnam Investments on who will be positively and negatively impacted by the recent tax changes. Hennessey discusses the various tax brackets, state and local tax deductions (SALT)...

Putnam’s Chris Hennessey on Corporate Tax Reform, Media Misconceptions, and Real Estate Impacts

May 8 – Financial Sense Newshour interviews Chris Hennessey at Putnam Investments to discuss the magnitude of impacts expected from the recent tax reform bill and how this will affect corporations, individuals, and real estate.

Chris Hennessey on Tax Reform Implications

Oct 24 – In today’s Lifetime Income episode, Chris Hennessey gives an update on the details and implications of the tax reform package currently working its way through Congress. Chris breaks down the many changes and impacts...

Tax Reforms: Winners and Losers

Aug 1 – It may not be as bad as you think. The President and Republican tax proposal include individual taxes, corporate taxes, estate taxes, and the loss of deductions.

Trump and Taxes

Jan 31 – Whether it’s the new tax brackets for 2017, taxes associated with health-care reform, or other expected changes under a Trump presidency, we discuss it all in today’s podcast with Chris Hennessey, a lawyer, CPA, and...

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