EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 15 MIN
#51 - The Retirement Tax Traps That Can Cost You Thousands!
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Episode #51: Retirement Tax Traps That Could Cost You Thousands Many people assume they'll pay less in taxes once they retire, but that's not always the case. Without proper planning, hidden tax rules can create unexpected costs that significantly impact your retirement income. In this episode of Retirement GPS, Ryan Zacharczyk, CFP®, breaks down five of the most common retirement tax traps that can catch retirees off guard, including Medicare IRMAA surcharges, Social Security taxation, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), capital gains stacking, and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT). Learn how these tax rules interact and the proactive strategies that can help you minimize taxes and maximize your retirement income. In this episode, you'll learn: What IRMAA surcharges are and how they can increase your Medicare premiums How Social Security benefits can become taxable Why Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can create unexpected tax consequences How capital gains stacking and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) affect retirees Strategies like Roth conversions, tax loss harvesting, and income smoothing to help avoid costly retirement tax traps If you're approaching retirement or already retired, this episode will help you understand how thoughtful tax planning can help you avoid unnecessary taxes and keep more of your hard-earned savings throughout retirement. 🎙️ Subscribe to Retirement GPS for weekly insights on retirement income, taxes, investments, Social Security, and financial planning strategies designed to help you retire with confidence. #RetirementPlanning #RetirementTaxes #TaxPlanning #RMD #SocialSecurity #Medicare #IRMAA #FinancialPlanning #RetirementGPS #RetirementIncome
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Episode #51: Retirement Tax Traps That Could Cost You Thousands Many people assume they'll pay less in taxes once they retire, but that's not always the case. Without proper planning, hidden tax rules can create unexpected costs that significantly impact your retirement income. In this episode of Retirement GPS, Ryan Zacharczyk, CFP®, breaks down five of the most common retirement tax traps that can catch retirees off guard, including Medicare IRMAA surcharges, Social Security taxation, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), capital gains stacking, and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT). Learn how these tax rules interact and the proactive strategies that can help you minimize taxes and maximize your retirement income. In this episode, you'll learn: What IRMAA surcharges are and how they can increase your Medicare premiums How Social Security benefits can become taxable Why Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can create unexpected tax consequences How capital gains stacking and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) affect retirees Strategies like Roth conversions, tax loss harvesting, and income smoothing to help avoid costly retirement tax traps If you're approaching retirement or already retired, this episode will help you understand how thoughtful tax planning can help you avoid unnecessary taxes and keep more of your hard-earned savings throughout retirement. 🎙️ Subscribe to Retirement GPS for weekly insights on retirement income, taxes, investments, Social Security, and financial planning strategies designed to help you retire with confidence. #RetirementPlanning #RetirementTaxes #TaxPlanning #RMD #SocialSecurity #Medicare #IRMAA #FinancialPlanning #RetirementGPS #RetirementIncome
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