Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxes
Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxes
Tax planning is an essential part of managing your money – both while living and after your death. You want to maximize the amount of money to your beneficiaries, not the government. We have three tips to help you reduce taxes on your hard-earned money:
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Make the most of the lifetime capital gains exemption
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Decrease your end-of-life tax bill
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Look into Immediate Financing Arrangements
Lifetime capital gains exemption
The good news is that you can save a lot of money on taxes using the lifetime capital gains exemption. The bad news is that you could lose out on some of those savings unless you follow all the appropriate steps. Having a financial team to guide you through these steps is essential. When it comes to selling all or part of your business, your lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor must be all on the same page.
End-of-life tax bill
As with the lifetime capital gains exemption, working with your financial team to ensure your affairs are in order is crucial. Without the proper paperwork, your hard-earned money may not go to the family members, friends, or charities you want to support. Take the time to ensure that your wishes are properly documented and that you have filled out all essential paperwork.
Consider an Immediate Financing Arrangement
An Immediate Financing Arrangement (IFA) lets your business:
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Get a life insurance premium on behalf of a shareholder
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Create a tax deduction
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Transfer assets tax-free from the business to a shareholder’s estate
Also, you can use an IFA to help increase your business’ cash flow by pledging the life insurance policy as collateral for a loan. The loan can be invested into the business or other investments if the company does not need the additional cash flow.
The Takeaway
While this can all seem overwhelming, it is essential to make sure you take the proper steps to protect your business and minimize your tax bill. But you don’t have to do this alone – contact us today for expert advice and guidance.
