10 Step Layoff Survival Guide, GOING THROUGH A LAYOFF CAN BE A STRESSFUL AND EMOTIONAL TIME. ADD THE STRESS OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, AND IT CAN FEEL DOWNRIGHT OVERWHELMING.
Retirees can be affected by a variety of taxes — state income taxes, estate taxes and Social Security taxes, to name a few. But the most common tax — the one that all retirees will deal with — is the federal income tax. For this reason, we’ll focus primarily on the federal income tax and its effect on individuals planning for retirement, but be aware that all potential taxes need to be understood and planned for by those who hope to have a financially comfortable retirement.
Paying taxes is painful — but not nearly as bad as not having the funds to enjoy retirement. It takes money to travel, indulge in hobbies and check off other items on your bucket list. But paying taxes in retirement can also be costly. The more you spend on taxes, the less you have for enjoyment.
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