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The Portfolio Tax Audit That Saves Early Retirees Thousands
Most early retirees obsess over withdrawal rates and asset allocation, but ignore a silent wealth killer: portfolio tax drag. In this episode, Lucas and Luna walk through a real-world scenario of an early retiree with a $1.2 million portfolio split across taxable, traditional IRA, and Roth accounts. They show how simply shifting bond holdings from taxable to tax-advantaged accounts and prioritizing Roth conversions during low-income years can save over $18,000 annually in taxes. They also discuss the pro-rata rule, the 15 percent capital gains bracket, and why many financial advisors overlook…
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