Now that we have a basic understanding of the different sources of income in retirement, we can dive deeper into tax planning strategies. While tax strategies can be complicated at first, they eventually save you money in the long run if you plan correctly. 

In this episode, Kris Dureau concludes his two part series on taxes in retirement by reviewing the three D’s of tax planning: Deduct, Divide and Defer. He offers insight into how you can create a strategic plan based on your individual situation alongside your advisor. 

Kris discusses:

• How retirement income planning may be complicated when first starting
  
• The importance of working alongside an advisor or accountant when portfolio planning with tax saving strategies
  
• The ins and outs of pension splitting
  
• How you can use spousal loans as a strategic form of income splitting
  
• Tax deferral through prescribed annuities
  
• The withdrawal strategies that could minimize taxes
  
• And more
  

Resources:

• Preparing For Taxes in Retirement, Part 1 (Ep. 64)
  

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