by Springwater Wealth | Oct 23, 2024 | Financial Planning, Taxes, Wealth Management
The IRS has announced its annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2025. These adjustments include the marginal tax rates, the standard deduction, the annual gift exclusion, and the foreign earned income exclusion. Marginal Tax Rates The 2025 tax brackets reflect...
by Springwater Wealth | Jul 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Plans, Taxes, Wealth Management
The Internal Revenue Service has finally clarified the rules on required distributions from inherited retirement accounts, like IRAs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s. The rules affect most heirs, but not spouses. The new guidance applies to both future inheritors and those who...
by Springwater Wealth | May 1, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment Management, Taxes, Wealth Management
When planning for a secure and comfortable retirement, converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA can have major long-term benefits. While everyone’s financial situation differs, there are several compelling reasons why converting some...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 16, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Taxes, Wealth Management
If you are charitably inclined, you should consider making your gifts to your favorite charities through a Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”). What is a Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”)? A Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”) is a philanthropic giving vehicle that allows donors to...
by Springwater Wealth | Feb 14, 2024 | Financial Planning, Taxes, Wealth Management
If you are 70 ½ or older and you are charitably inclined, you should be making your gifts to your favorite charities through Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your retirement accounts. What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)? A QCD is a...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 26, 2023 | Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Taxes
Background In December 2022, Congress passed legislation that enhanced the 2019 SECURE Act. The enhancement – referred to by many as SECURE 2.0 Act – was signed by President Biden and enacted immediately. The law includes a number of significant provisions...
