by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Dec 24, 2024 | Advanced Planning, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
A common mistake many people make with Roth IRA conversions prior to age 60 occurs when they withhold taxes to pay for the conversion. At Almega Wealth Management, we recommend NOT withholding taxes from the conversion and instead paying the taxes with cash on hand....
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Dec 6, 2024 | Advanced Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Transfer
One of the most common questions I receive, as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️, from clients is about Roth conversions. With proper planning, converting traditional retirement accounts to Roth accounts can be a powerful tax planning strategy. Let me break down...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Dec 2, 2024 | Advanced Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
As the retirement planning landscape continues to evolve, 2025 will introduce a groundbreaking opportunity for individuals aged 60, 61, 62, and 63: the new $11,250 super catch-up contribution for your 401(k). This provision, a game-changer for retirement savers,...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Nov 29, 2024 | Advanced Planning, Tax Planning
In the world of investments, few tools are as powerful—and often misunderstood—as the tax code. One such provision, the “wash sale rule,” governs how losses on investments are treated for tax purposes. However, when it comes to cryptocurrency, there is a...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Sep 28, 2024 | Advanced Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Transfer
With the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set for the end of 2025, significant changes to the tax landscape and 2026 tax brackets could be on the horizon. To effectively prepare, it’s crucial to understand how various tax provisions might shift and what...
