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Maximize Your Retirement Tax Savings: How to Maximize Tax-Saving for Each Account

2025/4/8
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Ready For Retirement

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Want to pay less in taxes during retirement? You actually have more control over your tax rate than you might think. James breaks down how different investment accounts—like brokerage accounts, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, HSAs, and inherited accounts—are taxed and how smart withdrawal strategies can help you minimize taxes over time. He also explains key concepts like the 0% capital gains bracket, step-up in basis, and Social Security taxation. Learn how to make tax-smart moves with your retirement income so you can keep more of what you’ve saved.Questions answered:1. How can I reduce the amount of taxes I pay in retirement?2. How are different retirement accounts—like 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, brokerage accounts, and HSAs—taxed when I withdraw money?Submit your request to join James:On the Ready For Retirement podcast: Apply Here)On a Retirement Makeover episode: Apply Here)

Timestamps:0:00 - Brokerage accounts4:29 - Standard 401(k)6:27 - Health savings account9:54 - HSAs after age 6511:00 - Inheritance13:01 - Inherited IRA account15:33 - Social Security17:00 - Wrap-up

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