Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Are You a Woman Who Has No Time for Financial Planning?Many women forgo financial planning because it's just another thing to add to their lengthy to-do list. Here's why you should bump it to the top of your list.
By Beth Bosworth, CFP®
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If You're Too Rich for a Roth, Consider a Mega Backdoor RothA mega backdoor Roth IRA allows high-income earners to potentially move tens of thousands of dollars into a tax-free retirement account. This is how it works.
By Nancy Hite, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RFC®
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From Buying a New Car to Having a Baby: How the OBBBA Affects YouAs well as making many tax cuts permanent, the OBBBA introduced a host of thresholds, phaseouts and deductions that affect everyday taxpayers, including these key changes.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®
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Converting to a Roth IRA? Don't Do It Like ThisYou might want to convert all of your retirement savings to a Roth in one go, but you could pay hundreds of thousands more in taxes than you'd have to.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Give More, Pay Less: Guide to 2026 Tax-Smart Charitable GivingTax law changes might be confusing, but there are still ways to be generous without sacrificing financial security. A donor-advised fund is a place to start.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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Forget the Buzz About Roth Conversions: Here's the RealityRoth conversions have become a hot financial buzzword in recent years, but they're frequently misunderstood. Here's why they aren't the best move for everyone.
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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How to Give Your Kids Cash Gifts Without the IRS PaperworkMost people can gift large sums without paying tax or filing a return, especially by structuring gifts across two tax years or splitting gifts with a spouse.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Should You Relocate to a New State for Retirement? A ChecklistThe decision to move to a different state should balance financial issues with the lifestyle you want, rather than simply choosing a low-income-tax state.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in HalfIncorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
