DecaMillionaire Decoded 20 Ways to Reduce Your 2020 Taxes
In episode 316 of Financially Simple, Justin gives a concise list of 20 ways to reduce your tax bill.
As 2020 comes to a close, the time to figure out your taxes draws nearer. In this episode, Justin lists 20 ways to reduce your taxes, both as an individual and as a small business owner, from tax-free accounts to having a baby!
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TIME INDEX:
00:48 - 20 Ways to Reduce Your 2020 Taxes
01:46 - Retirement Account Contributions
03:09 - Tax-Loss Harvesting
03:43 - Tax Bunching
05:11 - Health Insurance
05:35 - Health Savings Account
06:16 - Flexible Spending Account
06:41 - Medical Expenses
07:16 - Budget Tracking
07:57 - Income Adjustments
08:45 - Business Deductions
09:13 - 529 Plan Contribution
09:39 - Lifetime Learning Credit
09:56 - Have a Baby
10:22 - Give to Charity
11:04 - Buy a House
11:50 - Property Reassessment
12:05 - Improve Home Energy Efficiency
12:30 - Buy a Car
12:51 - Move to a Lower Income Tax State
13:37 - Donor Advised Fund
14:27 - Summary
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BIO:
Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute’s Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast’s guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast’s hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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