Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for People Over 65 and Retirees

Unfortunately, adults over 65 often miss tax-saving opportunities that are available to them. Don't let that happen to you.

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For retirees over age 65, it's more important than ever to take full advantage of every tax break available. That's especially true if you're on a fixed income. After all, some of you have to stretch out your retirement savings to help cover finances for the rest of your life. But holding on to your money during retirement is easier said than done. That's why retirees, who often miss valuable tax-saving opportunities, need to pay close attention to their tax situation. Learning about common but often overlooked tax breaks for retirees over age 65, can help.

Kevin McCormally
Chief Content Officer, Kiplinger Washington Editors
McCormally retired in 2018 after more than 40 years at Kiplinger. He joined Kiplinger in 1977 as a reporter specializing in taxes, retirement, credit and other personal finance issues. He is the author and editor of many books, helped develop and improve popular tax-preparation software programs, and has written and appeared in several educational videos. In 2005, he was named Editorial Director of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, responsible for overseeing all of our publications and Web site. At the time, Editor in Chief Knight Kiplinger called McCormally "the watchdog of editorial quality, integrity and fairness in all that we do." In 2015, Kevin was named Chief Content Officer and Senior Vice President.
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