Since 1978, Daniel M. Smith & Associates has been helping individuals, families and businesses guard against some key perils in life:

• Estate Planning to help maximize the orderly transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient manner
• Business Succession Planning to help protect the future of the Family Business
• Retirement Planning so that we strive to not outlive our income
• Long Term Care Planning so that unforeseen illnesses or injuries do not adversely impact your Financial Plan
• Special Care Planning for families with Special Needs.

 

Our experienced staff and strategic relationships pledge our knowledge, our
resources and our dedication to integrity in all that we do. 
Calculators

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

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Newsletters

New RMD Rules Give Retirement Savings More Time to Grow

This article explains the rules for required minimum distribution from tax-deferred retirement accounts with an emphasis on the new provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act.

It’s Your Money: Why Not Get Your Withholding Right?

Did you owe money at tax time or receive a large refund? This article discusses the types of situations in which taxpayers should consider adjusting their withholding.

Social Security 101

Social Security is complicated, and the details are often misunderstood even by those who are already receiving benefits.

Tax-Loss Harvesting Offers Chance at Silver Lining

Stock market downturns can be rough on a portfolio’s bottom line, but selling losing investments may offer the potential to reduce an investor’s tax liability.

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