Save Yourself the Headaches, Start Your 2021 Year-End Financial Planning Today!
It’s hard to believe, but we are in the fourth quarter of 2021 already! As we close in on the end of the year and another holiday season, we are starting to look at calendar-specific planning items. There are things that need to be in place by December 31, 2021, to be relevant for this tax year.
There are many things to consider, but we’re going to touch on a few key items here.
Tax-loss harvesting.
With regards to taxes, if you are in a space where you are looking at capital gains or capital losses and offsets - which are also called lost harvesting or tax gain harvesting - now is the time to do that. You should plan now, before year-end, because once you get beyond December 31st, you can’t go back and address that.
Charitable giving.
This is an item we discuss with our clients on a regular basis. In 2020, the CARES Act allowed for some flexes or changes to the tax law. These benefits do not apply in 2021. You may not be able to do the same kinds of things this year as you did last year, so now is a good time to review that. If you’re looking at charitable giving, be sure you understand the overall implications regarding your taxes.
Meet with your financial and tax advisors.
Now is a good time to schedule an appointment with your financial advisor and tax advisor to review your financial space. Ask questions about investment strategies, paying for expenses this year versus next, potential new tax laws, charitable donations, etc. It’s always best to plan now instead of waiting until December 30th. While you’re reviewing your financial space, don’t forget to review things like beneficiary designations and other legal documents to make sure they are in line with your current wishes.
If you have questions about your year-end planning, call us at (412) 928-8801 or visit us at www.oakwoodfinancialgroup.com. If you wish to schedule an introductory meeting, we would be happy to meet with you at no cost or obligation to you.
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