by Springwater Wealth | Dec 31, 2019 | Newsletter
It’s that time of year again – the time to set our New Year’s resolutions. We have the very best of intentions when we contemplate the start of a new year, and commit ourselves to making changes. Lose weight, eat healthier, spend less time staring at “screens”,...
by Springwater Wealth | May 21, 2019 | Newsletter
We’re occasionally asked by friends, clients and colleagues whether it’s possible to give gifts in a tax-efficient manner. The answer generally depends on the value of the gift, the nature of the asset, and who the recipient is. Cash Gifts Gifts of money...
by Springwater Wealth | Sep 19, 2017 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Services, Taxes, Wealth Management
At Springwater, we have clients who are over the age of 70, who have individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and who do not need additional income. However, the government requires those over 70 (technically 70 1/2) to take distributions from their IRAs regardless of...
by Springwater Wealth | Sep 5, 2017 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Services, Wealth Management
A few weeks ago, our Stream blog highlighted how you can give to charity by donating your appreciated investments. As the donor, you receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities. The charity receives your donated investments, sells them,...
by Springwater Wealth | Dec 13, 2016 | Financial Planning, Taxes
The December 2016/January 2017 edition of “The Accountant”, published by the Oregon Society of CPA’s, included our article on Core Financial Planning Areas for Your Clients. The article highlights a number of areas where CPAs can assist their...
