As we dive into this festive season (ho, ho, ho!) and gear up to welcome the promising horizon of a new year, it’s the perfect time to engage in thoughtful reflection and financial preparation. Year-end tax planning isn’t merely a last-minute affair; like estate planning, tax planning is a series of deliberate steps. The key to both is to plan ahead. Failing to plan can lead to unforeseen challenges and complications. Your loved ones deserve better. A well-crafted estate plan safeguards your assets, allows you to make your own choices, ensures your planning is honored, your loved ones are provided for, and can help minimize taxes on your estate. Without estate planning, the distribution of your assets will be subject to the legal system and its complexities, could cause family disputes and conflict, as well as higher tax liabilities. Protecting your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are well cared for requires both careful financial and estate planning which you can put in place now. Taking proactive steps now will save you money, provide invaluable protection for your loved ones and give you peace of mind right away.
To assist you in starting your planning now, below are five actions you can initiate right away to pave the way for tax savings in 2023:
