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Smarter Tax Planning: Coordinating Tax Strategies to Secure Your Financial Future
April 4, 2025
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Calvin D. Wiersma
Calvin D. Wiersma
MST, CFP®
Financial Advisor

Every tax decision you make today has long-term consequences. For high-net-worth retirees, strategic tax planning is more than just determining how much you owe each year – it’s about leveraging the right strategies to create a more secure and enjoyable financial future. By carefully considering when and how to pay taxes, you can minimize liabilities and maximize financial opportunities.
Four Key Proactive Tax Planning Strategies
Proactive planning can help prevent costly surprises and ensure you maximize your wealth. At Grand Wealth Management, we guide clients through key tax considerations, including:
• Roth IRA Conversions: Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA at the right time can lead to significant tax savings in retirement. Paying taxes on the conversion today may result in tax-free withdrawals later, particularly beneficial if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket in the future.
• Strategic Withdrawals: Timing and structuring withdrawals from retirement accounts can help you stay in a lower tax bracket. Managing distributions from IRAs, 401(k)s, and taxable accounts can reduce overall tax liability while ensuring you have the cash flow needed for your lifestyle.
• Capital Gains and Loss Harvesting: Managing capital gains can significantly impact your tax bill. By strategically selling assets, you can offset future gains with losses and minimize taxable income. Tax-loss harvesting can be a key advantage for those with business, real estate, or investment income.
• Medicare Surcharge Planning: Increased Medicare premiums can be an unexpected expense. By proactively managing income, you can avoid unnecessary Medicare surcharges, keeping healthcare costs in check.
Aligning Tax Strategies with Long-Term Goals
At Grand Wealth Management, we integrate tax planning into your broader financial strategy. Our team works closely with clients and their tax professionals to ensure each decision aligns with long-term financial objectives. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, growing your investments, or updating your estate plan, we help you navigate tax complexities with confidence.
Take Control of Your Financial Future
While your tax picture may seem straight forward, it’s similar to driving a sports car as a daily commuter – while it will get you to your destination, you’re only just scratching the surface on its potential. By implementing tax strategies now, you can optimize your wealth for the future. Learn more about the Grand Wealth Management team’s approach to wealth management.
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The opinions expressed herein are those of Grand Wealth Management (“GWM”) and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to sell any product. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of a professional legal or tax advisor. GWM reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security. GWM is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about GWM including our investment strategies, fees and objectives can be found in our Form ADV Part 2 or Form CRS, which are available upon request.
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