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Tax Efficient Planning

Show aired on January 22nd, 2022

In this episode of Talking Money, Mike answers questions related to tax planning and more:

  • Can you itemize deductions? What are the different thresholds for being able to itemize?
  • What is “bunching deductions” and how does that work?
  • What about using a donor advised fund for charitable giving?
  • Why doesn’t it work to put municipal bond funds inside of an IRA?
  • How could  the increase in gift tax exclusion change what I choose to give to my children?
  • What are some ways to set up beneficiaries when you have been married more than once?
  • How can you get money from your spouse’s account if they become incapacitated?
  • What are some other beneficiary considerations people need to keep in mind?

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