3 Things to Review on Your Tax Return (And a Fresh Take on Social Security Timing)

Tax season is finally over. The returns are filed, the stress is behind you, and the last thing you probably want to do is think about taxes again. But the weeks right after tax season are one of the most valuable windows you have all year. Every number from last year is fresh, every missed opportunity is still visible, and every mistake you just uncovered is a clue about what to fix going forward. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Rendler, CFP®, a partner at our firm and someone who spends his days deep inside client tax returns. Together, we're answering some of the biggest questions we're hearing from retirees right now. Here's what you'll learn: → The 3 numbers on last year's return that reveal your biggest 2026 planning opportunities → How to know if charitable giving belongs in your plan (plus the QCD detail that keeps it "invisible" to the IRS) → A fresh, counterintuitive take on Social Security timing While last year's return is still on your desk: what's hiding in there that could make 2026 better? 🤔 *** 📆 BOOK A CALL WITH OUR TEAM: Your retirement involves complex, interconnected decisions—taxes, income, healthcare, estate planning, investments.  See how they fit together in one coordinated strategy built around your numbers. 👉 Learn More and Book a Call *** EPISODE RESOURCES: →  Grab the Episode Show Notes → Join the Stay Wealthy Retirement Newsletter →  Learn About the Total Retirement System™