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10 moments for people who want tax planning.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. A surprise tax bill

    “Owed $20,000 in April that you didn't expect? That's a planning problem, not a tax problem.”
    Ringtone
    The balance due on your return
    What's at stake
    Withholding, estimates and timing can prevent repeat surprises.
  2. A big income year

    “Your income spiked this year. December is your last chance to change this year's tax bill.”
    Ringtone
    A bonus, vest or sale
    What's at stake
    Deductions, deferrals and giving can be timed into high-income years.
  3. A low income year

    “Between jobs or just retired? A low-income year is the best time for Roth conversions.”
    Ringtone
    A gap year in income
    What's at stake
    Filling low brackets cuts lifetime taxes.
  4. Selling appreciated stock

    “Selling a stock with a big gain? Which shares you sell, and when, changes the tax.”
    Ringtone
    The sell order
    What's at stake
    Lot selection, holding period and offsetting losses.
  5. Tax-loss harvesting

    “Down year in the market? Losses you harvest now can offset gains for years.”
    Ringtone
    Red numbers in the portfolio
    What's at stake
    Harvesting rules and the wash sale rule.
  6. Medicare surcharge ahead

    “Planning a big Roth conversion at 63? It may raise your Medicare premiums at 65.”
    Ringtone
    The IRMAA thresholds
    What's at stake
    Medicare uses income from two years earlier.
  7. Moving states

    “Moving from a high-tax state to a no-tax state? The year you move matters.”
    Ringtone
    Change-of-address forms
    What's at stake
    Part-year residency and domicile rules.
  8. Charitable bunching

    “Giving every year but not itemizing? Bunching two years into one can bring the deduction back.”
    Ringtone
    Year-end giving
    What's at stake
    Standard deduction versus itemizing.
  9. RMDs pushing up taxes

    “Your RMDs will push you into a higher bracket at 75. You can start shrinking them now.”
    Ringtone
    Turning 65
    What's at stake
    Pre-RMD planning reduces forced income.
  10. Selling a home with a big gain

    “Your home gain may be over the exclusion. Records of improvements reduce the tax.”
    Ringtone
    The listing agreement
    What's at stake
    The $250K/$500K exclusion and cost basis.

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General education, not financial advice. Check rules and figures against current law before you publish.