Tag: Gifting

Mastering Year-Round Tax Planning: Strategies for a Financially Savvy Year-End (Ep. 111)

Mastering Year-Round Tax Planning: Strategies for a Financially Savvy Year-End (Ep. 111)

The clock is ticking, days are getting shorter and cooler, and it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. But from a financial perspective, we have less than two months to do tax planning, so what should you be thinking about?

In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the importance of year-round tax planning. He highlights five key considerations: understanding one’s tax bracket, Roth conversions, charitable giving, gifting strategies, and realizing capital gains and losses. Peter emphasizes the benefits of Roth IRAs and the impact of charitable gifts on communities. He also explains the tax implications of holding mutual funds and the strategy of realizing capital gains and losses.

Peter discusses:

  • Why tax planning should be done year-round, not just at year-end
  • Five tax planning considerations that are impactful over a longer period
  • Tax bracket planning and understanding marginal tax brackets
  • The importance of working with a tax advisor throughout the tax planning process
  • Advantages of Roth conversions and avoiding higher tax brackets
  • The tax advantages of charitable giving and gifting
  • Realizing capital gains and losses throughout the year as a tax strategy

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

67. The First Step To The American Dream

67. The First Step To The American Dream

The American dream can be easily imagined, with a loving partner, children and the perfect home. Have you considered including your child’s first step towards the American dream in your financial plan? 

In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the steps for children buying their first home and the role of the parents during this process. He shares personal anecdotes from both his children and his clients, and provides insight into various options for helping your children finance their first property.

Peter discusses:

  • The importance of having an open discussion with your children
  • Questions you should ask yourself when creating your financial plan
  • How gifting works financially, even to your children
  • And more!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

Episode 52: Giving to Create a Legacy

Episode 52: Giving to Create a Legacy

There is great power in giving to your loved ones as a part of your legacy. 

But since legacy gifts can be life-altering for those who receive them, it’s crucial to plan ahead. 

In this episode of Wealth Is In The Details, join Peter Raskin as he navigates the path of gifting assets to create a legacy. He shares must-know planning tips around the monetary and emotional components of legacy giving and shares ways you can start planning for your legacy today. 

 In this episode, you will learn:

  • The importance of a comprehensive plan when passing down a legacy and gifting assets 
  • How taxes and tax rules differ when giving and receiving a family legacy or gift 
  • Why tax planning should be involved in your legacy planning process
  • How an education-related 529 plan can create tax-free earnings 
  • And more!

Listen today to learn the financial and non-financial considerations that come with passing down your legacy through gifting!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.