GIFT & ESTATE | 11/02/2024 Estate Planning: Securing Your Legacy and Reducing Taxes When it comes to your estate, thoughtful planning is essential to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing estate taxes and other expenses. The potential expiration of the enhanced estate and gift tax exemptions under the Tax Cuts …
TAX PLANNING | 08/29/2024 If you’re required to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from a traditional IRA and also have charitable giving goals, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a powerful tax-saving strategy. By leveraging this approach, you can fulfill your philanthropic intentions while reducing your taxable income and potentially qualifying for additional tax …
TAX PLANNING | 08/24/2024 A 529 plan is a powerful, tax-advantaged savings tool designed to help families save for education expenses. Whether for college or eligible K-12 expenses, these plans offer potential tax-free earnings and other significant benefits when used strategically. Starting in 2024, unused 529 funds can even be rolled into a Roth IRA …
GIFT & ESTATE | 07/23/2024 As the saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” When it comes to your wealth, the key question is: Where do you want it to go? After your passing, your assets can be directed toward one of three destinations: If your estate is subject to taxes, proactive planning can …
GIFT & ESTATE | 05/01/2024 Effective estate planning is essential to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax liabilities. From utilizing trusts and gifting strategies to leveraging life insurance and charitable giving, thoughtful planning can make a significant difference. With potential changes in tax laws on the horizon, consulting with …
TAX PLANNING | 03/03/2024 Key insights Establishing a trust can be a crucial part of estate planning, but understanding how the trust’s income will be taxed is equally important. Changes such as those introduced by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), which increased income tax rates and introduced the Net Investment Income Tax …