Taxes in Retirement
Bob Carlson of Retirement Watch on how to manage your taxes and planning strategies to pay less
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2017 Tax Reform: A Game Changer for Retirement? (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: This week, we’re continuing our deep dive into the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Click here to get caught up on Part 1 of our story: The 2017 Tax Reform Law and Your Retirement Finances Some readers are asking about the charitable contribution deduction, of which there are a few changes. […]
The Complete Retirement Finance Guide to New Tax Law Changes in 2018
It’s the #1 burning question on my readers’ minds these days… What are the most important individual income tax changes I need to know in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017? (It was signed into law in late December) First off, most of the individual income tax changes are in effect from 2018 […]
How the New Tax Law Shakes Up Your Retirement Finances
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduces tax rates on individuals and corporations. It also makes changes to numerous other exemptions, deductions, credits, and strategies. In this Retirement Watch Spotlight Series seminar Bob Carlson reviews in detail the key provisions of the law. You’ll learn about the changes to IRAs, estate taxes, investments, […]
The 2017 Tax Reform Law and Your Retirement Finances
Let’s start this issue with the important individual income tax changes you need to know in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was signed into law in late December. The estate planning and IRA changes are in another article in this issue. Most of the individual income tax changes are in effect […]
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Tax Reform and Your Retirement Finances
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has made it through Congress and soon will be signed into law by President Trump. There’s a lot of detail in the new law. It’s the most comprehensive change to the tax code since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Here, I will review what you need […]
Which States Are the “New Best” Retirement Tax Havens?
Taxes, especially when all types of taxes are added together, are one of the largest expenses of most retirees. State and local taxes are a big portion of the taxes paid, and many people don’t realize the total they’re paying in all those taxes. Of course, some states are considered high-tax states and others are […]
How to Navigate the “Kiddie Tax”
Shifting assets and income to your children and grandchildren can provide many benefits, including tax benefits. That’s why Congress set up hurdles to keep you from enjoying all the potential tax benefits. When planning gifts of investments to your loved ones, be aware of the kiddie tax. This tax was created in 1986 to reduce […]
Taxes and Investment Returns
The amount you keep after taxes is what counts, as this article makes clear. It’s nice to make a good investment, but you have to manage the taxes as well as the investments. The article shows just how important taxes are to your returns. Failure to manage income taxes can reduce the life of your […]
