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Thirteen Tax Topics for Older Adults

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All of these events impact income taxes. This post describes thirteen tax-related topics (in no particular order) that people should be familiar with in later life. Income taxes on RMDs need to be planned for with tax withholding by the plan custodian or quarterly estimated payments to the IRS.

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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

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This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

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Marginal Tax Brackets - Income ranges in the seven marginal tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37% are inflation-based. When bracket incomes rise, people may be taxed at lower tax rates. Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g.,

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IRA Basics for Retirement Savers

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While taxpayers have until the tax filing deadline in April 2023 to contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) for 2022, many people prefer to make all of their current year tax-saving moves before year-end. IRAs are not an investment, per se, but, rather, a special classification for tax purposes.

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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

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Below are ten mid-year financial tweaks and tasks: Tax-Deferred Savings Tweak - Perhaps you will get a raise on July 1. Consider completing the paperwork needed to save more money from July to December in your employer’s tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

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As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. tax-deferred retirement plan contributions and charitable gifting) are already accounted for.

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Coping With the Aftermath of a Disaster

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Of course, policy deductibles (e.g., $500) Store it away from home in a bank safe deposit box or cloud storage. All policies have very specific language about types of losses that are covered (e.g., hurricane damage) and those that are not (e.g., flood damage and business use of a home). 500) apply before any damage claims are paid.