Wealth Management | Plancorp | Tax Planning (2)

Donor Considerations & Best Practices for Charitable Giving

As the end of each year approaches, conversations with many of our wealth management clients turn to strategies for lowering their tax bill. Read more…

The Tax Benefits of a Partial Roth Conversion

It always hits our clients at some point after age 50. Retirement is no longer a mirage off in the distance—it’s a real event that’s coming into sharper focus. Read more…

Tax Benefits (and Pitfalls) of Owning Rental Property

After building an emergency fund and maxing out tax-advantaged retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs, some investors find themselves contemplating the purchase of a rental property to continue building their net worth. Read more…

6 Smart Ways to Withdraw Retirement Funds and Lower Your Taxes

You’ve worked hard your entire career to save money, invest wisely, and plan for your future. At some point (maybe now) you enter into the next phase, living in retirement. Read more…

Maximizing Retirement Savings: Which Accounts to Max Out and In What Order

Navigating the landscape of retirement savings can be complex, especially for high earners with sizeable assets and significant retirement goals. Read more…

Money Moves You Should Make With a Salary Over $100k

According to Fidelity, if you want to retire comfortably, you should have eight times your annual salary saved by age 60 and ten times by age 67. Read more…

529-to-Roth IRA Transfers: What Are They and Can You Make One?

You Can Now Convert Unused 529 Funds Into A Roth IRA For Your Beneficiary 529 college savings plans have become a popular vehicle for parents and grandparents to set aside money for their children or grandchildren's’ college expenses. Read more…

Is My Investment Portfolio Properly Tax-Optimized?

It’s common knowledge that simply saving for retirement isn’t enough. Investing those savings can help your nest egg outpace inflation and grow exponentially to maximize your retirement potential. Read more…

The Ins and Outs of Intrafamily Loans

In today’s high interest rate environment (with current AFR sitting well over 4%) many people are turning to intrafamily loans to assist with major investments as opposed to commercial lenders. Read more…

Tax Planning for Equity Compensation

Equity compensation comes in several forms, including stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP). Each type of equity grant gives employees a stake in their employer’s financial success and a chance to boost their income. Read more…

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