5 Proactive Tax Strategies Every High-Income Earner Should Implement This Year

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In this episode of The Retire Early, Retire Now Podcast, Certified Financial Planner Hunter Kelly dives deep into five powerful, proactive tax planning strategies designed specifically for high-income earners. Stop treating tax planning as a year-end scramble and start maximizing your financial efficiency all year long.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Front-Loading Retirement Contributions:
   • How to strategically maximize contributions to 401(k), 403(b), SEP, and Solo-K accounts.
   • Understanding when to choose pre-tax vs. Roth contributions.
   • Balancing cash flow and securing employer matches.
2. Backdoor Roth IRA Conversions:
   • Step-by-step breakdown of the backdoor Roth strategy.
   • Avoiding pitfalls with the Pro Rata Rule.
   • Why converting early in the year reduces tax complexity.
   • Strategies to double Roth contributions for married couples.
3. Optimizing Withholdings and Estimated Taxes:
   • How to avoid IRS penalties and prevent giving the IRS an interest-free loan.
   • Calculating safe harbor numbers and adjusting payments accordingly.
4. Tax-Loss Harvesting Opportunities:
   • Leveraging market volatility to capture investment losses.
   • Reducing tax drag in brokerage accounts.
   • How loss harvesting offsets future capital gains or ordinary income.
5. Maximizing Charitable Contributions:
   • Utilizing Donor Advised Funds for significant upfront tax deductions.
   • Benefits of "bunching" charitable gifts to exceed the standard deduction.

Bonus Tip: Family Income Shifting Strategies:

• How employing family members in your business can lower overall family tax liability.
• Teaching financial literacy and fostering early retirement savings for children.

Additional Resources Mentioned:

• Episode on Pre-Tax vs. Roth Contributions
• Episode on Direct Index Investing

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a professional advisor regarding your specific situation.

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