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

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Newsletters

Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026

This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.

Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys

As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.

New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.

Consider Roth for Tax-Free Income

Roth accounts offer no current-year tax benefit, but they can provide tax-free retirement income.

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