what is the widow's penalty?

What is the Widow’s Penalty?

Widow’s Penalty: Increased Taxes after Loss of a Spouse What is the widow’s penalty? What happens at the death of the first spouse? After the emotions, there are also tax and financial implications: The Widow’s Penalty.  Also known as the […]

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tax gain harvest

Tax Gain Harvesting

Tax Gain Harvesting  Should you Tax Gain Harvest? Maybe! Let’s explore if you can and how to harvest capital gains and determine if it is worth the hassle. When is Tax Gain harvesting right for you? Can You Harvest Gains? […]

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IRMAA 2023 roth conversions

IRMAA 2024

IRMAA 2024 and Roth Conversions IRMAA stands for Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. What a mouthful-She is a modest penalty for a high-income retiree to swallow. What you do now affects your IRMAA Brackets two years from now! Two aspects make […]

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