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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

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Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. In an earlier blog post , I described 12 tax planning topics for 2022. Improve Your Tax Records - If disorganized records were a problem for 2021 taxes due in 2022, set up a better system.

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

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The year 2022 was chock full of news about inflation, with a year-to year Consumer Price Index increase of 9.1% This includes Social Security recipients, retirees with COLA-adjusted pensions, and workers with COLAs stipulated in their job or union contracts. 401(k)s) and IRAs are pegged to inflation. million in 2022).

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

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As we close out 2021 and get ready to welcome 2022, it is a good time to consider the impact of indexes (a.k.a., In 2022, beneficiaries will receive a 5.9% Pension COLAs - Pension benefits for some retirees are also indexed for inflation. a $59 increase for every $1,000 of benefits) in 2022.

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An Introduction to IRMAA

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There is a two-year look-back period so 2022 IRMAA surcharges are based on 2020 modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). There are five MAGI income ranges for IRMAA, with 2022 payments ranging from $238.10 The 2022 standard Medicare Part B premium for most older adults, for whom IRMAA is a non-issue, is $171.10. to $573.30

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Retirement and Taxes: "To" and "Through" Planning

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Examples include a 401(k) or 403(b) plan and traditional IRA. Contribution Limits- The maximum contribution for Roth and traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) in 2022 is $6,000 (under age 50) and $7,000 (age 50+). The 2022 limits for the plans noted above are $20,500 (under age 50) and $27,000 (age 50+).

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Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plans in Later Life

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401(k), 403(b), 457, thrift savings plan), Traditional IRAs funded with pre-tax dollars, simplified employee pensions (SEPs) for self-employed workers, and annuities. RMD Calculation - A new life expectancy table took effect in 2022. For example, $100,000 ÷ 26.5 (the the divisor for age 73) = $3,774 (rounded).

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The ABCs of RMDs

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New RMD tables went into effect in 2022, so this is a good time to discuss RMDs. 401(k)/403(b)/457, TSP, SEP, and Traditional IRA accounts). New IRS Tables - New Uniform Lifetime (life expectancy) tables became effective for RMDs beginning January 1, 2022 and replace those in effect previously. The divisor is 27.4

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