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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. This timeline can be edited. Below are the step-by-step instructions to adjust the planning horiz...
  2. Creating a Checking/Savings Account in the Structured Income Plan 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...
  3. 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.   Step 1: Logging In: Log...
  4. Advisor Notes

    This page in the SIPS program is a place where you can write out the advisor notes.   What you put into this page will show up when you do a report and you click on the notes option.   Below is a step-by-step guide on how to filter the information ...
  5. Income Data Table within the Manage Account Page

    To change any information about the accounts is done through the Manage Account page. To change any information about the income to the accounts it is done through selecting a structured income type and the income data table. Below are instructio...
  6. Delete Current Scenario

    Within the structured income plan you can delete current scenarios. Below is a step-by-step guide for deleting a current scenario.   Step 1: Edit: Click on the green Edit button underneath the Structured Income Planning sub-heading. ...
  7. 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...
  8. Adding an Income to the Structured Income Plan

    The add income button within the structured income plan allows you to add another income into the structured income plan. Below are the step-by-step guidelines to adding another income into the structured income plan. Step 1: Edit: Click on...
  9. Withdrawing Money for a Specific Timeframe Through the Income Adjustment Table Through the Add Income Function

    Within the Income Adjustment table on the Manage Income page, you can withdraw specific monetary amounts per year and control the timeframe of these withdraws.  Below are the step-by-step guidelines for withdrawing specific monetary amounts with ...
  10. Adding an Income Tax to the Structured Income Plan

    The Add Inc Tax button within the structured income plan allows you to add income tax within the structured income plan. Below are the step-by-step guidelines for adding an income tax into the structured income plan. Step 1: Edit: Click on ...