Smart Tax Moves: Maximize Savings Before April 15th

In this episode, Don and Marc explore smart tax moves to consider before the April 15th deadline. They focus on ways to take advantage of accounts like IRAs and HSAs, as well as important deductions that often go overlooked. The conversation highlights opportunities to maximize savings for the 2024 tax year, covering everything from retirement contributions to charitable donations.

They also explore how certain tax moves can help you minimize your taxable income, whether you're self-employed or planning for retirement. This episode offers practical tips for anyone looking to make the most of their tax situation before filing.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Tax forms to be on the lookout for in retirement
• Strategies for maximizing IRA contributions
• The benefits of SEP IRAs for self-employed individuals
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) and their tax benefits
• Tax considerations for charitable contributions and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs)

Resources for this episode:

HSA accounts –

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p969

1099 forms –

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/tax-forms-retirees-receive-and-what-they-mean

Wall Street Journal Article on 2024 Tax Planning –

https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/retirement-taxes-contributions-withdrawals-guide-bc308053?st=MNY85o&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

 

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