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  1. Planning Horizon Timeline

    In the structured income plan the Planning Horizon Timeline controls the timeline for the plan. The default is set for 16 years out for all clients. The timeline range starts at 16 years and the selections are by four-year increments. The shorte...
  2. How to Show QCDs in SIPS to Maximize Charitable Giving

    In this video, you will see how to use the Advanced Tax Calculation features in SIPS to model Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).   QCDs are a powerful tool for clients looking to make charitable donations while reducing their taxable inco...
  3. Accessing the Disclosure Page

    This page in SIPS provides the disclosure policy for running a hypothetical report. The content here corresponds with the notes page when using the report feature. Below are step-by-step instructions for opening and viewing the disclosure page. ...
  4. Withdrawing From a Checking/Savings Account Using Annual Withdrawal Function

    From the structured income planning page there are different ways you can withdraw money from a checking/savings account. Below is a step-by-step guideline for withdrawing money using the annual withdrawal function. Step 1: Edit: Click on t...
  5. Creating a Checking/Savings Account from the Structured Income Planning Page

    From the Structured Income Planning page, you have the capacity to add many different forms of accounts to the structured income plan.   Below is a step-by-step guide for creating a checking/savings account from the structured income planning page...
  6. Adding More Rows to the View All Cases Page

    To edit how many rows you would like to see on the View All Cases page, all you need to do is manually tell SIPS how many cases you would like to see per page. This feature can be edited on the View All Cases Page. Below is a step-by-step guideli...
  7. Assets

    Below is a step-by-step guideline for entering assets into the structured income plan. Step 1: Edit: Click on the green edit button underneath the Assets subheading. Step 2: Add Monetary Asset: Click on the green Add Monetary A...
  8. Searching for a Case

    There are 2 different ways to search for a specific case in SIPS. One way is clicking on search using selection button underneath the main dashboard on the Your Case List page. This will redirect you to the text box Search for Case. The other way...
  9. Calculated Plan Withdrawals; Make-up total beneficial RMD from one account

    On the structured income planning page, you have the ability to view the beneficial RMD amounts and withdrawal the amounts needed for the beneficial RMD. Under the Manage Accounts page you have the option to choose the total beneficial RMD withdr...
  10. Replicate a Current Scenario As

    Within the structured income plan you can replicate and rename a current scenario to a unique title. Below is a step-by-step guide for replicating and renaming a current scenario. Step 1: Edit: Click on the green Edit button underneath the ...