Yes, you read that right. There are taxes on your Social Security benefits. How much? Well, that depends on your combined income. In this post and video, I discuss how to determine how much of your Social Security benefit is taxable. Also, potential ways to reduce the taxes on your Social Security benefit.
Do you know what comes with a higher income? Most likely a higher tax bracket and a larger tax bill! Whether you are making an above-average income OR you have maxed out your retirement accounts and just wondering where to save in the most tax-efficient way, this video covers 11 tax strategies for high-income individuals to help reduce taxes and keep more of your hard-earned money with you and your family.
As you tally up what your income in retirement may look like (or already is), don’t forget to account for taxes. This video discusses how some of your primary sources of retirement income are taxed and 5 strategies to help reduce those taxes and keep more of your income with you vs. going to the IRS.
Do you have non-retirement asset(s) that have appreciated in value? Maybe stocks? Property? A Business? Well, don’t forget you might owe the IRS on your appreciation, or gains, when you sell the asset. The Capital Gains Tax. With planning, you may be able to reduce or eliminate this tax and keep more of your gains in your pocket.
Do you know what one of your biggest expenses may be in retirement? Taxes! In this video I talk about the difference between Tax Preparers and Tax Planners (and why you might need both!), what tax planning is and why it is important, and the strategies you can consider.