Exposed: The Hidden Tax Traps for People Over 65

Retirement brings many changes, including alterations in your tax situation. One common question among retirees is whether they can ever stop filing taxes. The answer is that age does not exempt you from taxes. If you’re 65 or older, you must file a tax return if your gross income is $14,700. For couples filing jointly where both partners are 65 or older, this threshold is $28,700. However, if your sole income is from Social Security …

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Are You Falling Into A Hidden Tax Trap By Delaying RMDs?

Congress has recently expanded a tax trap that affects individuals with traditional IRA and 401(k) accounts by enacting the SECURE Act 2.0 in December 2024. This law has pushed back the age at which required minimum distributions (RMDs) must begin, delaying it to age 73 starting from January 1, 2023. Subsequently, the starting age will increase to 75 starting from January 1, 2033. If you already take RMDs before 2023, these changes do not impact …

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