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The 2024 Election and Roth Conversions: Should You Convert? If so, How Much?

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Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

December 19, 2024

The picture shows a man faced with tow paths in the woods. This represents choosing Roth conversions or not.

Understanding potential, post-election tax law changes can help you decide whether Roth conversions are right for you, and in what amount.

Paying as You Go: Why You Might Need to Pay Estimated Taxes

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

May 30, 2024

The picture shows an IRS form for withholding and estimated taxes.

To appease the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), there are two ways to pay your taxes as you go: withholding and estimated tax payments.  

Minimizing Medicare Premium Surcharges

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

December 21, 2022

The picture shows a measuring tape to symbolize minimizing Medicare premium surcharges.

Medicare premiums can include surcharges related to your income. How are surcharges calculated and how can you minimize or avoid them?

Can Your Pass-Through Entity Business Save Taxes?

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

February 25, 2022

The picture shows a man looking at his computer and giving the thumbs up because he saved on his taxes. through his pass-through entity business.

The states that have pass-through entity (PTE taxes) have given taxpayers a new option for who pays the state income tax liability.

Mega Backdoor Roth Lives on, but Act Quickly

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

January 14, 2022

This picture of a cheetah represents speed because it may be prudent to convert to a Mega Backdoor Roth quickly.

Mega Backdoor Roth, the ability to convert after-tax IRA or 401(k) dollars to Roth IRA or 401(k)s, may end soon. Acting fast may be vital.

Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k)

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

April 28, 2021

The picture shows a race car to represent turbocharging your investments with a Roth IRA.

What is a mega backdoor Roth? What are the benefits and risks? Will it help increase retirement savings? What about tax-free savings growth?

2020 Presidential Election: Biden’s Tax Proposal

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

October 29, 2020

The picture shows a compass on the financial page of the newspaper.

I look at the Biden tax proposal and what that may mean for your taxes. Is there something you can do to prepare?

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