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Strategic Tax Planning

5 Strategies for Preserving your Wealth Based on Current Tax Laws

Strategy 1: Continue Your Education. Remember, your individual earning capacity is the greatest tool you have to maximize and preserve your wealth. Take the necessary steps to continue your education in the profession in which you work. It never hurts to be one step ahead of the next person, as we are in an ever-changing business world. Education expenses can be deductible in different ways and with the advent of the Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits, education has become even more affordable. Moreover, continuing education does not always mean enrolling in the local University. Make sure you are educated as to new opportunities in investment and wealth preserving strategies through regular reading of materials and seminars. Knowledge is the most useful tool in maximizing your wealth.

Strategy 2: Minimize Taxes Now. Each individual should have regular "checkups" with their tax and financial planner to ensure that they have the most optimum plan in place to reduce current taxes on an annual basis. This will maximize your income for future estate growth and retirement. Structuring your business holdings to reduce various taxes and taking advantage of all possible tax deductions will create dollars now that you can use to generate more wealth in the future. Remember, a dollar saved now is worth more than a dollar in the future.

Strategy 3: Keep a Balanced Portfolio. Your investment plan should be sensible. Remember to balance your tax concerns. As the cliché so aptly states, "don't keep all of your eggs in one basket." There are certainly tax preferred investments, however, a wise investor keeps a well balanced portfolio that allows for liquidity as well as mechanisms for long term deferred growth.

Strategy 4: Prepare an Estate Plan. A proper estate plan is a testament to your life's work. Dying without the benefit of a will or trust for your heirs leaves the laws of your state to determine the division and distribution of your property, as well as any issues of guardianship. It can create unwanted Estate tax consequences. Having a basic estate plan that takes into consideration tax planning, as well as caring for your heirs, will allow you to preserve your wealth for your family even in the event of your death.

Strategy 5: Utilize a Team Approach. The most financially successful individuals equally utilize their attorney, CPA, and financial consultant. Nevertheless, it is impossible for "one" professional or firm to effectively handle all of your long-term business, retirement, tax and legal planning. Therefore, most individuals are utilizing several professionals anyway. However, the trick is to make sure they have a "team" mind set and are working together for your benefit. In sum, each one of these professionals should be informed of and coordinating your overall wealth building strategy.