3 Simple Ways to Minimize Taxes in Retirement

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Imagine a retirement where you travel, enjoy hobbies, and live comfortably without worrying about taxes. Sounds great, right? It’s possible. Today, we’ll discuss three strategies—Social Security optimization, tax gain harvesting, and strategic income shifting—that can help you save on taxes during retirement.

Social Security Optimization - Maximizing Social Security benefits can significantly reduce your tax burden. If you and your spouse delay taking benefits until age 70, your combined income could be $116,952 annually. Due to the way Social Security is taxed, your adjusted gross income could be $18,305, resulting in zero federal and state taxes.

In contrast, if the same amount came from a traditional IRA, you'd owe $12,658 in taxes. This shows the importance of managing income sources strategically.

Tax Gain Harvesting - Tax gain harvesting involves selling investments at a gain up to a certain threshold without incurring taxes. For example, a retiree selling $20,000 in assets could have a taxable income of $23,450, resulting in a minimal tax liability of $1,382. This method helps minimize taxes on investment income.

Strategic Income Shifting - Strategic income shifting determines the most tax-efficient sources of income. For example, Joe, who needs $80,000 annually, can minimize taxes by withdrawing from both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. This mixed approach reduces his tax bill significantly compared to withdrawing solely from one account.

Optimizing Social Security, tax gain harvesting, and strategic income shifting are effective ways to minimize taxes in retirement. By understanding the tax implications and making informed decisions, you can enhance your financial security. Consulting with a financial advisor can help tailor these strategies to your unique situation.
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⏱Timestamps:⏱
0:00 - SS optimization - Scenario 1
3:35 - Scenario 2
5:22 - Tax gain harvesting
8:59 - Another example
12:30 - Scenario 3
14:11 - Strategic income shifting
17:35 - A balanced approach
19:04 - The goal

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Thank you for showing examples and calculations for a single person instead of a couple. Most finance chabnels only focus on couples examples only so really appreciate this.

TheLeadfootgirl
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Scenario 1 is shocking, I didn't expect the result to be so dramatic. Nice example.👊

cablaze
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Love these kind of multi scenario “what if” videos. It really shows how tweaking a few small things can make such a big difference.

dutchcrunch
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EXCELENT!!! I am 66 and likely delaying Social Security to 70 for various reasons. I have fully converted my small IRA to ROTH and did it TAX FREE. I still have a small amount in an Inherited IRA to take out but can also do the TAX FREE. In the meantime, I do plan to do as much tax gain harvesting over the next few years but only it it will also be TAX FREE. I will be looking closely once I start Social Security and will take out of the ROTH IRA if my provisional income starts growing out of my comfort range.

davidtvedte
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New challenge unlocked: Be as smart and awesome at explaining complicated tax concepts as James Canole🙌🙌🙌 you are simply awesome my friend!!!

juanvillanueva
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This is one of the most impactful videos I've seen in a while. I love the comparisons between the different types of withdrawals. The software you use is excellent.

ChristinemSA
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Excellent video. I have been trying to educate myself regarding the various tax repercussions in retirement. This was clear, succinct, thorough, and a perfect tempo. Thanks. 😅

DrMaryVision
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Thanks James for another great video! The examples you gave were very simple to understand.

markb
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This was yet another high quality presentation. Keep them coming!

woodsparker
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GREAT explanations James, easy to follow and understand! Thank you. Rich

richdewitt
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I'm hearing a lot of complications for those that retire from civil service in California (using CalPERS) and then moving out of State. If they come back to do something as simple as use a doctor in California, they get hit with a tax bill as if they lived in the State. I had heard of other situations that seem predatory by FTB for those that have left the State but get their income from CalPERS (and maybe other income streams).

mutantryeff
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No, the first example is not wrong. Yes, provisional income always includes 50% of social security. But, provisional income is not taxable income. Taxable Social Security ranges from 0% to 85% of total social security. The taxable amount is heavily dependent upon the amount of other income you have. Very little other income will result in very little, if any, taxable social security. High amounts of other income will force 85%, or close to that, of your social security to be taxable.

BillMaass
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Great job 👍

Delaying Social Security to 70 is absolutely the right thing in my situation (assuming nothing changes)

johngill
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Great presentation. how to get that template that you are using?

Fabian-rgwc
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How can a couple making $110K from social security pay no tax???? Doesn’t make sense!!! Their 85% of SS income should be taxable!!!

jacobkowski
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Scenario 1 - I can't figure how $116k in ss income is reduced to $18k AGI? Even considering provisional income calculation ... 85% taxable of $116k is not $18k. What am I missing?

gregsimons
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Love to get that software James. What is it and is it available for purchase?

davidcook
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It’s hard to do long term planning with so many roadblocks. RMD’s, IRMAA, NIT and possible expiring tax cuts after 2025. Retirees who have social security distributions and IRA RMD’s don’t have much flexibility on taxes.

paulstein
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Why is the "Total Income" $18, 305 with just SS as it's source?

michaelnance
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I think your software has a bug because your social security taxable amount is in the first scenario is really wrong.

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