Category: Taxes and Tax Planning

New Hampshire, affectionately known as the “Granite State,” has quietly pulled off a sun-soaked Florida-level tax miracle, minus the palm trees and humidity. While Floridians boast about their endless white sandy beaches, New Hampshire counters with its own shimmering white...
For many Americans approaching retirement, the 401(k) catch-up provision was one of the most practical and meaningful planning tools available. It was designed to help workers age 50 and older who, due to family obligations, housing costs, healthcare expenses, or...
Veterans deserve the retirement they’ve been dreaming about. Our guide explores the resources available to maximize benefits and help ensure a smooth and well-supported transition into retirement....
Pension Maximization for Federal Employees and Military Personnel

By Michael Russo Crafting tax-efficient strategies for affluent families is an essential part of preserving wealth and realizing long-term financial goals. Tax law complexities, coupled with shifting policies, require a complex and aggressive strategy. Keeping up with the most recent...

2025 Tax-Efficient Strategies for Affluent Families

By Michael Russo Many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are scheduled to expire in 2025. Should you take action now? Unless Congress intervenes, key aspects of the TCJA will sunset on December 31, 2025. Now...

2025 Tax Sunset: Key Changes and How to Stay Ahead

By Donald Albach Taxes are an inescapable part of life, touching nearly every financial aspect, from the income we earn to the things we buy, and even the investments and properties we hold. We come across taxes in many forms,...

Key Insights on the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)

When markets take a spill, especially when it comes to your retirement investments, it’s harder to find ways to meet your financial goals. If you were relying on IRA or 401(k) withdrawals to cover your expenses, doing so when markets...

Can You Turn Investment Losses into Tax Gains? Millstone Financial Group

Taxes are a common concern for people in retirement. You might be wondering how to start thinking about your tax strategy, so you aren’t taxed more than you need to be. These three scenarios can help start the conversation about...

3 Strikes to Avoid When Tax Planning Millstone Financial

You’ll likely have several sources of income in retirement that can be taxed, such as IRA distributions and Social Security benefits. But, do you have any after-tax “buckets” that you can use strategically in retirement to help reduce your tax...

Will You Have Tax-Advantaged Buckets in Retirement? Millstone Financial Group

When we think of major retirement expenses, we often consider housing, healthcare, and that trip of a lifetime we’ve been dreaming about for years. But, we often fail to consider what could potentially be our biggest expense – taxes. Many...

Three Unexpected Taxes in Retirement Millstone Financial Group