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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 16 MIN

80% of Retirees Pay $0 in Federal Income Taxes… Here's Why You Won't

from Joe Knows Retirement · host Joe Schmitz Jr.

Most retirees are paying little to NO federal taxes… so why are YOU paying so much? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down the shocking truth behind why 80% of retirees avoid taxes and why high savers with pensions and $1M+ often end up paying MORE instead. If you've done everything right… saved diligently… built a pension… and now feel like you're being penalized, this video is for you. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/who-hates-taxes-the-best-time-to-plan-for-taxes-is-now 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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