Section 1202 of the IRS code can potentially save eligible business owners millions of dollars in taxes. However, it is an underutilized section as few business owners know how to successfully implement this strategy.
On December 23, 2022, we received a gift from Congress. A 4,000 page bill called the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Inside this bill is what is now being called the “SECURE 2.0 Act” (SECURE 2.0). In 2019, the SECURE Act, also known as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, made significant changes to IRAs and retirement plans.
NIMCRUTs, or Net Income with Makeup Charitable Remainder Unitrusts, are advanced charitable giving strategies designed specifically for high-net-worth individuals. These trusts allow donors to make significant charitable contributions while also providing a stream of income for themselves or their beneficiaries. NIMCRUTs offer a number of benefits, including tax advantages, potential for increased income, and the ability to support favorite causes while also meeting financial goals.
Sophisticated wealth management is a term used to describe financial planning and investment strategies that are tailored to the unique needs and objectives of high net worth individuals. This type of wealth management typically involves a holistic approach that considers the client's entire financial picture, including their investments, taxes, estate planning, and other financial matters.
As a financial planner or wealth advisor, you know planning the future of the firm is essential for long-term success.
In the current risky environment –with inflation and interest rates on the rise– we are often asked by clients, “How do we manage risk? How will these changes impact our portfolios? Why are these changes happening?" At Centura, we use alternative investments and believe in taking an institutional approach to our asset allocation. In this challenging market, we guide our clients towards alternative investments such as private real estate, private equity and private credit.