Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Retirement Triple Play: 3 Tax Breaks to Lower Your 2026 Bill
Good news for older taxpayers: Standard deductions are higher, there's a temporary "bonus deduction" for older folks, and income thresholds have been raised.
By Michael Greenlund
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If You're Retired or Soon to Be, Don't Miss These Tax Breaks
The OBBB offers some tax advantages that are particularly beneficial for retirees and near-retirees. But they're available for only a limited time.
By Alex Angst
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Ask the Editor: Capital Gains and Tax Planning
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on capital gains tax rates and end-of-year tax planning
By Joy Taylor
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Time Is Running Out to Make the Best Tax Moves for 2025
Don't wait until January — investors, including those with a high net worth, can snag big tax savings for 2025 (and 2026) with these strategies.
By Jeremiah H. Barlow, MBA, JD, LLM (Tax)
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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3 Year-End Tax Strategies for Retirees With $2M to $10M
To avoid the OBBB messing up your whole tax strategy, get your Roth conversions and charitable bunching done by year's end.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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'Politics' Is a Dirty Word for Some Advisers: That's Not Cool
Your financial plan should be aligned with your values and your politics. If your adviser refuses to talk about them, it's time to go elsewhere.
By Max Kulyk, CRPC®, CSRIC™
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To Move Abroad, Choose an Adviser Who Sees Both Sides of the Border
Working with a cross-border financial planner is essential to integrate tax, estate and visa considerations and avoid costly, unexpected liabilities.
By Alex Ingrim, Chartered MCSI
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This Tax Trap Costs High Earners Thousands Each Year
Mutual funds in taxable accounts can quietly erode your returns. More efficient tools, such as ETFs and direct indexing, can help improve after-tax returns.
By Joshua Taffer, CEPA, CPWA®
