Demystifying Income Tax in Retirement

Demystifying Income Tax in Retirement

On August 4, 1862, the U.S. collected income tax for the first time[i]. You may be ready to bid farewell to income tax obligations once you retire, but unfortunately, it’s not that simple. While the dynamics may shift, understanding how income tax works after...
Should You Engage in Tax-Loss Harvesting?

Should You Engage in Tax-Loss Harvesting?

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “what if there’s a way to reduce the taxes I owe when I sell stocks or rebalance my portfolio?” then you should know about the tax-minimization strategy called tax-loss harvesting. It’s important to know exactly what it is and how it...
How Taxes Work on Social Security

How Taxes Work on Social Security

You may not know it, but Social Security income is taxed! However, your tax burden isn’t simply a gross income tax, and there are unique factors that dictate your tax rate and overall tax liability. First, not all Social Security income is taxed. Only a portion of...
Striking a Balance Between Tax and Income

Striking a Balance Between Tax and Income

In retirement, it’s not about receiving as much income as possible. During your working years, it might be, but when you’re the one paying yourself, it’s important not to turn your hard-earned savings into a large pile of income that’s taxed at a higher tax bracket....