SECURE Act 2.0 Changes Going into Effect in 2023

Many SECURE Act 2.0 changes don't go into effect until later, but 2023 is an important year when many changes do take effect. We’ve made a list of these changes so you can more easily track them.

We’ll work through all the changes going into effect this year by “like items” instead of chronological order. This just helps keep things grouped together mentally. No need to add any more confusion, right?

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Is SECURE Act 2.0 Really a Big Deal?

 

Overall, this is a tough question to answer. SECURE 2.0 doesn’t cause any real major changes, but collectively, all the small changes have a significant impact. Put a different way, SECURE 2.0 probably won’t derail or save your retirement, but you certainly need to update your financial plan.

Many important dates have shifted, Roth options have gotten better, and there are several small but useful provisions which affect only a few people. We won’t cover all the provisions in this article, but we’ll touch on some of the SECURE 2.0 highlights and changes.

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Calculating the Right Amount of Roth Conversions

Roth conversions are one of the most powerful methods for maximizing long-term tax savings. If you believe that a Roth conversion might be something you could benefit from, the next question is how much to convert. The right amount will vary based on your situation.

Once you’ve decided to implement a Roth conversion strategy, you’ll want to look at areas of opportunity. We usually look at projected cash flows throughout retirement and attempt to find any dips in income. Dips in income may be opportunities for additional Roth conversions.

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Strategies to Save Money on Taxes in Retirement

Are you looking for ways to avoid taxes on retirement and Social Security income? There are many retirement tax strategies you should be aware of. You may even be looking for how to avoid taxes on withdrawals from your 401k or other investment accounts.

It’s tempting to look for an IRS loophole to reduce taxable income in retirement. We’re not going to talk about hacks or questionable loopholes, but we will outline some legal and proven methods to reduce your taxes in retirement.

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