401(k)

To start, these clients are advised to start saving as early and contribute enough to their 401(k)s to qualify for their employer's matching contribution.

Designating charities as a beneficiary of their retirement accounts is one strategy that can enhance their tax savings.

“It is really as important for plans to get people thinking about income rather than just accumulation,” an expert says.

One of these snags is taxation on clients’ retirement income, which can hurt their cash flow.

Filing at the wrong age and failing to take advantage of programs like spousal and survivor benefits are just a few common mistakes seniors make.

Older clients who have lost a job prior to retirement are advised to first consider filing for unemployment insurance and begin making revisions to their budget.

Some tax credits are refundable, meaning they can get a refund in case the credits exceed their actual tax liability.

Aside from income taxes, retirees will also pay consumer taxes and may face a 3.8% Medicare surtax.

“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.

Seniors choosing between traditional and Roth IRAs must account for their current and future tax rates.