Ask an Advisor: How Can Tax Rates Be Higher in Retirement Than Your Earning Years?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are certainly a reason that a person’s tax rate might go up in retirement, but they’re not the only reason. There are a number of possible scenarios in which a person faces higher taxes in retirement when compared to their earning years. (And if you need help with planning for taxes in retirement, consider matching with a financial advisor.)
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Ask an Advisor: I’m in the Highest Tax Bracket and ‘Plan to Be There Moving Forward.’ Should I Do a Roth Conversion?
If you ask some financial professionals, the answer to this question might be a resounding no, and the discussion would be over. But there are arguments for doing Roth conversions, even if you are in the highest tax bracket.
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7 Tax Pitfalls Financial Advisors Should Avoid This Season
Some financial advisors may be tempted to wash their hands of taxes and leave them to the accountants. But that approach doesn’t ensure the best outcome for their clients. Great financial advisors know that, while the calendar has turned over on 2022, there is still work to be done before it is left behind. And that work is around taxes.
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