Tax strategies

These two accounts are both funded with money that has already been taxed, but there are still important differences that clients need to know.

Making excess withdrawals could result in taxes on the earnings and a hefty 10% penalty.

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IRA investors should consider implementing a charitable lead annuity trust when converting some of their funds into Roth to mitigate the tax bite.

The withdrawals can be taken early in the year, late in the year or in installments throughout the year. Each approach has advantages to consider.

Congress may have a difficult time closing tax code loopholes that benefit households more than corporations, an expert suggests.

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Planning may help high-income seniors avoid paying up to four times the going rate for Part B and Part D coverage.

Surviving spouses will either receive their own Social Security benefit or the survivor's benefit, whichever is higher. But they also may get pushed to a higher tax bracket, which. in turn, could mean higher taxes on Social Security benefits.