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. 

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Home Affordability

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

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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Have You Set a Retirement Savings Goal?

Completing this simple worksheet can help establish a realistic retirement savings target.

Retroactive Social Security Benefits: A Chance to Turn Back Time

Beneficiaries who postpone claiming Social Security past full retirement age have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment for up to six months of benefits when they finally apply.

Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports

Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.

Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks

Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.

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