Estate & Retirement Planning
Your future can be more secure with the help of a Smith Schafer advisor. Because we understand your individual tax situation and changing state and federal estate tax laws, we can help you determine the appropriate immediate and long-term financial strategies. Then we point you to the right resources.
Plan ahead. Gain peace of mind.
We combine individual consulting with a view of generational and business holdings and interests, ensuring that your strategy is comprehensive,
Estate & Retirement planning Services:
Estate Planning Services
Planning for the distribution of your financial resources and property can be difficult. Smith Schafer CPAs take a comprehensive approach so you can be assured your wishes will be honored. We can help with:
- Define Estate Plan Goals
- Review Wills, Trusts & Retirement Plans
- Asset Restructure
- Estimate Estate Taxes
- Identify Tax Savings
- Succession Planning
- Valuations
- Gifting & Charitable Planning
Retirement Planning Services
The sooner you start planning for retirement, the better. Specialized guidance and support from Smith Schafer CPAs can help you develop a plan that delivers a secure retirement and peace of mind during your pre-retirement years. We can help with:
- Review Income & Expenses
- Recommend Tax Efficient Financial Tools
- Determine Tax-deferred Retirement Vehicles
- Calculate Withdrawal Percentage
- Create Income Plan
- Distribution Planning
- Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Wealth Management
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Estate & Retirement Planning Resources
Retirement Plan Options for Professional Services Firms
The pandemic had a significant impact on Minnesota businesses. The combination of forced business closures, new employee safety standards along with supply chain disruptions and sharp increase in materials costs made it very difficult.
Important Estate Tax Portability Update Announced
If the federal estate tax exemption is cut approximately in half in 2026, as is currently scheduled, it may create significant issues for Minnesota taxpayers. The matter becomes especially challenging when one considers what may happen if the portability election is not made.
ESOPs & Succession Planning for your Transportation company
This article will provide insight on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and how they can be an option for succession planning for transportation companies. An ESOP can provide many benefits, such as tax savings for owners and the business and increasing the culture of ownership by involving employees who have shown service and loyalty.
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