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flag Retirees face higher taxes after a spouse's death due to the "survivor's penalty" tax shift.

flag The "survivor's penalty" refers to increased taxes faced by retirees after a spouse's death when they switch from joint to single tax filing. flag This shift often results in higher rates and reduced deductions. flag To mitigate this penalty, financial experts recommend early tax planning, including running projections and utilizing lower tax brackets in early retirement. flag Strategies include withdrawing from pretax accounts and conducting Roth IRA conversions to minimize tax burdens.

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