Tag: Tax Reduction Strategies
#28 | Stop Contributing to IRAs and 401Ks
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
#26 | Should I Take the Standard Deduction or Itemize?
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
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Jul
How Property Owners Can Limit Taxes with a 1031 Exchange
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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May
What We Mean When We Talk About a Tax-Free Retirement
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
#22 | Income Taxes in 2023
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
#21 | The Roth 401(k)
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
#18 | Your Annual Gift Tax Exclusion
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
#17 | Arizona Tax Credits
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes For our listeners in Arizona, the state offers four great ways to receive tax credits on your state return. This is a tax credit, not a tax deduction, and Bruce starts today's episode by explaining the significant difference between the two. We then break down each of the four possible credits: Private School Arizona Tax Credit Public School ArizonaRead more
#16 | The 1031 Tax-Free Exchange
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes A 1031 exchange refers to the section of the internal revenue code section that allows property owners to take the proceeds of a sale of real estate and reinvest those same proceeds into another property without recognizing a capital gain and without having to pay the taxes on the same. Instead, they get to defer theRead more
#13 | Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes For IRA owners that are charitably inclined, a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD, can be an incredibly useful tool. Today, Bruce Hosler of Hosler Wealth Management explains the rules around QCD's, including who is eligible to make them, which organizations are eligible to receive them, which accounts can be used, and some very common pitfalls toRead more
