Tax Return Review – “High Wage Earners”

In this review, Steven focuses on opportunities for taxpayers whose primary source of income is employee wages. Strategies such as backdoor Roth contributions, funding retirement accounts from small amounts of self-employment income, and planning around education for dependent children are covered.

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