Steven Jarvis, CPA

I recently attended a retirement seminar at a local community college where the instructor talked about potentially higher tax rates in retirement due to the new RMD age. I have been under the impression throughout my saving career that tax… read more…

What are your thoughts on Roth conversions if you are in the highest tax bracket and plan to be there moving forward? -Joel If you ask some financial professionals, the answer to this question might be a resounding no, and… read more…

Some financial advisors may be tempted to wash their hands of taxes and leave them to the accountants. But that approach doesn’t ensure the best outcome for their clients. Great financial advisors know that, while the calendar has turned over on 2022,… read more…

My wife and I are 70 years old. We’ve paid off everything, including the house. Between my pension of $29,000 and Social Security, we’re getting a gross of $99,000 a year in income, which is more than enough. Our current… read more…

For some reason, financial advisors will frequently tout tax-loss harvesting as an incredible opportunity, skipping over the fact that it is ultimately a consolation prize for having lost value on an investment. There is absolutely a case for tax-loss harvesting and… read more…

I’m over age 72. What can I do about avoiding the required minimum distribution (RMD) tax bite? I have a steady stream of other income. -Bernie Tax-deferred accounts, such as 401(k)s and traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs), are potentially great… read more…