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Retirement tax questions

Congrats on social security planning that you are taking your own benefits at age 70.

 

Social Security taxability can be up to 85% depending on your other income. 

Recommend TurboTax Tax Calculator: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/ 

 

There are many ways to send in tax payments for tax year 2023.

You can use W-4V to withhold tax from social security payment.

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4-v 

Or send in estimated tax payments.

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040-es by mail in vouchers or use IRS Direct Pay.

https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay 

 

How to limit your tax liability overall -

If you are still working - maximize all employer provided pre-tax benefits, such as 401K, Health Saving account; Delay pretax retirement withdrawals and any other to reduce your other income.

 

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