4th Quarter Tax Planning

Key Takeaways:

• Purge your house and donate non-cash items to charity to maximize tax deductions.
• Consider donating underperforming stocks to charity to offset gains in the stock market.
• Maximize contributions to your 401(k) to save for retirement and reduce taxable income.
• Prepay expenses for the upcoming year, such as marketing expenses or rent, to take advantage of tax deductions.
• Utilize a donor-advised fund for charitable giving to receive immediate tax savings.
• Contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to reduce taxable income and save for future medical expenses.

Chapters:

| **Timestamp** | **Summary** |
| ------------- | ----------- |
| 0:00:07 | Introduction and disclaimer about investment advice |
| 0:00:48 | Discussion about tax planning for the fourth quarter |
| 0:02:41 | Suggestions for donating non-cash items and investment assets |
| 0:05:09 | Maximizing 401K contributions and prepaying expenses for tax benefits |
| 0:07:10 | Paying quarterly taxes to avoid underpayment penalties |
| 0:09:49 | Exploring the history of taxes and their influence on behavior |
| 0:10:53 | Taking advantage of employer-matched 401K contributions |
| 0:11:31 | Maximizing HSA contributions for medical expenses |
| 0:12:08 | Considering donor advice funds for charitable donations |
| 0:12:38 | Using business funds to make charitable contributions for nonprofits |
| 0:13:36 | Discussion about the number 13 |
| 0:13:48 | Personal connection to the number 13 |
| 0:14:08 | How to contact Allison for tax planning assistance |
| 0:14:32 | Disclaimer about investment advice and performance |

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