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Higher Taxes And Lower Interest Rates Are Ahead. What Advisers Say To Do

Not only will returns on savings likely drop in the wake of the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, but thanks to the upcoming expiration of the Trump tax cuts at the end of next year, savings could be taxed more on interest earned. Advisers say, however, there are ways Americans can counter higher taxes and lower interest.

Great Savers Could Face A ‘Tax Time Bomb’ In Retirement, Advisor Says — Here’s How To Avoid It

Starting in 2023, Secure 2.0, a $1.7 trillion legislative package signed by President Joe Biden in December 2022, raised the age that savers must start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, to 73. RMDs are typically tied to pre-tax retirement accounts, which incur regular income taxes for withdrawals. Those RMDs could push some retirees into a higher tax bracket.

15 Self-Employment Tax Deductions

Finding out you owe $10,000 in taxes instead of $15,000 is a big win, but not if you don't have anywhere close to $10,000 set aside. While self-employment tax deductions can save you money, don't expect them to wipe out your tax bill completely, Once you've made a habit of setting aside money for taxes, you can keep more of it in the bank. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE