Most retirees naturally focus on ensuring they have enough income to last through their golden years. However, a critical oversight can turn that hard-earned savings into a financial challenge: it's not just the amount of income; it's where that income originates that truly matters.
If a significant portion of your retirement income is drawn from tax-deferred accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, or Thrift Savings Plans, you could unknowingly be setting off a chain reaction of unexpected taxes. We call this phenomenon the "Retirement Tax Time Bump."
Understanding the Chain Reaction of Taxes:
When you begin withdrawing from these pre-tax accounts, you're not just paying income tax on the distributions. This can trigger a cascade of additional tax hits, including:
That's why understanding tax-efficient distribution planning is absolutely essential. It's not simply about withdrawing money; it's about doing so in the most strategically tax-efficient way possible to preserve your wealth.
At Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax, our goal is to ensure your income plan is meticulously crafted to avoid these "tax time bumps."
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