Tag: Tax Planning
Are You Making the Most of Your Year-End Charitable Giving? With Emily K. Diaz, MAcc, CPA, CFP®

Are You Making the Most of Your Year-End Charitable Giving? With Emily K. Diaz, MAcc, CPA, CFP®

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While tax savings may not be a primary driver for your charitable contributions, being aware of opportunities can help you amplify your impact. 

In this episode, Emily K. Diaz, MAcc, CPA, CFP®, of Foster &  Motley shares valuable insights on year-end charitable giving, the benefits of planning ahead, and its connection to tax planning. Whether you wish to give to your family, directly to an organization, or through a charitable foundation, you will learn actionable ideas to improve tax efficiency and leave a lasting impact.

Emily also sheds light on an Ohio-specific gifting strategy, where you can capitalize on available tax credits through Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).

Emily shares more about:

  • The tax implications of different types of gifts (e.g., cash vs. appreciated stocks)
  • Simplified explanation of commonly used strategies, such as donor-advised funds
  • The benefits of planning out  larger gifts over multiple years
  • Navigating the annual exclusion for family gifts
  • And more

 

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A Conversation About Tax planning and how it impacts your portfolio and future goals

A Conversation About Tax planning and how it impacts your portfolio and future goals

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In life, 2 things are guaranteed — death and taxes. So it is important that you take the time to understand tax planning so you don’t end up paying more than you owe.

In this episode, Tony Luckhardt and Ryan English help you understand what should be going into your tax planning and how the advisors at Foster & Motley are equipped to help. Tony and Ryan discuss taxes as they pertain to multiple aspects of your finances, and the value of proactive planning.

Tony & Ryan discuss:

  • The importance of setting a capital gains budget
  • Year to year tax planning and multi-year planning
  • Why investment philosophy matters when it comes to tax planning
  • How to avoid surprises when it comes to tax season
  • And more

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