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    Optimizing Retirement: Navigating Tax Efficiency with Covisum's EMR Methodology

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    Optimizing Retirement: Navigating Tax Efficiency with Covisum's EMR Methodology

    In the dynamic landscape of retirement planning, the article "Managing Taxes in Retirement using the Effective Marginal Tax Rate" published in Advisor Perspectives by Dr. Wade Pfau and Joe Elsasser, CFP®, provides valuable insights into tax-efficient distribution strategies. As the founder and president of Covisum, Elsasser has played a pivotal role in developing solutions that cater specifically to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) who specialize in comprehensive financial planning for mass-affluent American clients in or approaching retirement age. Read on for a summary of the article.
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    How the Market Downturn Could Impact Your Retirement Tax Strategies

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    How the Market Downturn Could Impact Your Retirement Tax Strategies

    Now that we're facing a market downturn, it's more important than ever to make sure your clients are on the right track to make the most of their retirement income and avoid paying more taxes than they need to. Your retired clients are relying on you to help them make their funds last through these uncertain times. Here are a few specific considerations for preparing retirement income strategies for clients this year.
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    Challenging Retirement Tax Planning Situations Advisors May Encounter in a Down Market

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    Challenging Retirement Tax Planning Situations Advisors May Encounter in a Down Market

    Client accounts are likely down right now, creating a unique set of opportunities for financial advisors. The challenge with market downturns is not knowing when they will end. Sometimes there will be multiple points that'll seem like the bottom. Given the market volatility, there are a few tax situations to watch out for.
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    Roth Conversions Without Non-qualified Money to Pay the Taxes

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    Roth Conversions Without Non-qualified Money to Pay the Taxes

    on September 2, 2022 | By Lauren Laferla, Director of Communications
    Roth conversions are a great way to ensure clients aren't hit with a hefty tax bill in retirement; however, sometimes, clients don't have any non-qualified or non-IRA money to pay the immediate taxes on the conversion. So, are Roth conversions still a smart tax strategy for those situations? Absolutely!
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    FinPlan Friday: Building Strong Relationships with CPAs

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    FinPlan Friday: Building Strong Relationships with CPAs

    Collaboration is the Secret to Smart Retirement Tax Planning Learn more about how to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with your clients' CPAs in this month's FinPlan Friday conversation with Joe.
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