High State Income Taxes: How to Plan Smarter and Retire Wealthier

New York state highlighted on a U.S. map with a “HIGH” label, representing high state income taxes impacting retirement planning

Understanding Why Some States Have Higher Income Taxes You might wonder why income taxes vary so much from state to state. The answer usually lies in how states balance their budgets. Some states, like California and New York, fund extensive public services with higher income taxes. Others, like Texas or Florida, skip income taxes but…

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What to Do with Your RMDs (and What to Avoid)

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Once you reach age 73, the IRS requires you to begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your tax-deferred retirement accounts.If you were born in 1960 or later, your RMD start age is 75. RMDs apply to: Traditional IRAs SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs (after retirement) 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457(b)s (unless you’re still working and…

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