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How to Reduce the Widow’s Tax Penalty - 501

2024/10/29
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Joe Anderson 和 Big Al Clopine 讨论了寡妇税对退休规划的影响,以及如何通过 Roth 转换等方式来降低税负。他们分析了不同听众的具体情况,例如 Jennifer 考虑提前退休和 Roth 转换,以及 Mandy 面临的 IRA 转换和寡妇税问题,并提供了相应的建议。他们强调了在退休规划中考虑税务因素的重要性,以及根据个人情况制定灵活的财务策略。 针对 Jennifer 的提问,Joe Anderson 和 Big Al Clopine 建议她继续工作,积累更多资金,并寻找其他方法增加资金流动性,例如换工作或兼职,以更好地应对退休后的生活支出。他们认为,提前退休进行 Roth 转换并不合理,因为她大部分积蓄都无法轻易动用。 针对 Mandy 的提问,Joe Anderson 和 Big Al Clopine 建议她根据自身情况,考虑部分 IRA 转换,并注意控制税负,避免因为转换而进入更高的税级。他们还强调了在退休规划中,需要根据市场情况灵活调整策略,4% 规则只是一个参考,实际操作中需要更动态的调整。 Joe Anderson 和 Big Al Clopine 解释了经纪账户的概念,以及如何使用经纪账户支付 RMD 税款。他们还解释了继承 IRA 的 10 年规则,以及在不同情况下如何应用该规则。 Joe Anderson 和 Big Al Clopine 讨论了扩展市场指数基金的概念,以及其在投资组合中的作用。他们还解释了 4% 规则在长期退休规划中的局限性,以及更动态的退休支出策略。

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Suzanne in Michigan is concerned about Roth conversions and tax implications after being widowed. She seeks advice on whether to retire early and do aggressive Roth conversions before her husband passes.
  • Suzanne's husband is older and has health problems.
  • She is worried about the widow's tax penalty.
  • Her employer doesn't allow in-plan conversions.

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Should Suzanne in Michigan do Roth conversions in 2025 and 2026 since she’s widowed and won’t be married filing jointly? How should she pay the tax on her conversions? Jennifer in Washington state is 55 and her husband is 70. Should she retire now and do aggressive Roth conversions before her husband passes? We’re talking about the widow’s tax, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 501 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, answers to questions from our YouTube viewers: what’s a brokerage account? What’s a good way to pay required minimum distirbution taxes? How does the 10 year rule work on inherited IRAs? What are extended market index funds? The fellas also spitball on the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals. Access all the free financial resources and the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/ymyw-501) DOWNLOAD: 2024 Key Financial Data Guide) for free WATCH: Harris Vs. Trump - Cancel the Noise: Economic and Market Impact of the 2024 Election webinar) CALCULATE your Financial Blueprint) for free REQUEST: Ask Joe & Big Al for your Retirement Spitball Analysis) SCHEDULE: free financial assessment) SUBSCRIBE: YMYW on YouTube) DOWNLOAD: more free guides) READ: financial blogs) WATCH: educational videos) SUBSCRIBE: YMYW Newsletter)