Ep. 122: 7 Tax-Free/Efficient Retirement Strategies Every Retiree Needs to Know

Are you approaching retirement with $1 million or more savedand wondering how to minimize taxes on your IRA withdrawals, Social Security income, Roth conversions, brokerage accounts, and retirement income strategy?

In this episode, I’ll break down 7 powerful retirement tax planning strategies that high-net-worth retirees can use to potentially reduce or even eliminate portions of their lifetime tax bill.

You’ll learn:
• How some retirees can take IRA withdrawals tax-free
• Why Roth conversions are often overused
• How the 0% long-term capital gains bracket works
• Strategies to reduce taxes on Social Security income
• Roth IRA withdrawal rules and common mistakes
• Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) strategies
• HSA planning opportunities in retirement
• How Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) works for company stock

If you are over 50, nearing retirement, or already retired with substantial IRA, 401(k), brokerage, or Roth assets, this episode will help you better understand how retirement tax planning impacts:
• Lifetime income
• Medicare premiums
• RMDs
• ACA subsidies
• Estate planning
• Legacy goals

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This is for general education purposes only and should not be considered as tax, legal, or investment advice.

Kevin Lao

I am the owner and lead financial planner @ IFS. We are an independent firm specializing in retirement planning. I also host The Planning for Retirement Podcast and can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other streaming services. I live in Chattanooga, TN with my wife, three boys and two rescue pups. I love to travel, play golf and smoke (and eat) meats.