Tag: Tax Reduction Strategies

  Should I Take the Standard Tax Deduction or Itemize? It’s a question many taxpayers ask themselves each year: Should I itemize my deductions, or should I take the standard? Of course, every situation is different, but we can provide guidance on the factors that contribute to this decision. As specialists in “moving to tax-free” we help clients prepare for

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  Building a Tax-Free Future: 5 Major Benefits of the Roth 401(k) Most people are familiar with the traditional 401(k) retirement account.  It has become the de facto retirement-saving vehicle for millions of Americans.  At Hosler Wealth Management, we’re big fans of the traditional 401(k)’s tax-free cousin, the Roth 401(k). Like the better-known Roth IRA, the Roth 401(k) is a

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Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," Bruce and Jon dive into a comprehensive discussion about the intricacies and nuances of 529 plans. These plans, designed to aid in saving for educational expenses, offer a range of benefits that extend beyond traditional college savings. We highlight the potential tax advantages of 529 plans, one ofRead more

Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," Bruce and Jon discuss a counterintuitive approach: discontinuing contributions to traditional IRAs and 401ks. Drawing insights from IRA distribution expert Ed Slott, I challenge established retirement planning conventions. Slott is a recognized authority in IRA planning, is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and well-regarded by The Wall StreetRead more

Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes It's a question many taxpayers ask themselves each year.  Should I itemize my deductions, or should I take the standard?  Of course, every situation is different.  But today, I break down some factors that can affect this decision. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, there are six main areas where you canRead more

How Property Owners Can Limit Taxes with a 1031 Exchange Our team at Hosler Wealth Management focuses on limiting the amount of taxes our clients pay as they approach and enter retirement. One tax-saving tool is the 1031 exchange. Let’s look closer at what it is and how it can help you limit your tax liability. What is a 1031

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What We Mean When We Talk About a Tax-Free Retirement At Hosler Wealth Management, we’re passionate about building a tax-free future for our clients. Yes, tax free. Most people like the sound of “tax free,” but what do we mean when we talk about creating a tax-free retirement? And how do we work to make that happen?   How We

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Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes As a tax accountant, Bruce Hosler is certainly in his busy season, as he and his team of tax professionals, CPAs, and Enrolled agents are hard at work on the tax returns of Hosler Wealth Management's clients. Bruce's goal is always to move clients to "tax-free" vehicles, meaning repositioning or converting taxable and tax-deferred assets toRead more

Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes You may be familiar with a traditional 401(k) retirement plan, but today Bruce Hosler of Hosler Wealth Management will explain how a Roth 401(k) works, how it's different, and the benefits associated with it. In a traditional 401(k), the contributed funds are tax-deferred. Participants don't pay taxes on the way in; that money doesn't count towardRead more

Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes The Annual Gift Tax exclusion amount is increasing from $16,000 to $17,000 in 2023.   Today, Bruce and Jon explain the importance of this, and why these rules can have significant financial ramifications for years to come - not just for you, but for your heirs as well. If you exceed the annual gift tax amount,Read more