Solo K's also allow the spouses of business owners to contribute up to the maximum annual 401k limit.
That's as long as the spouse earns income from the business.
So in theory, both spouses could save up to $66,000 per year.
11. Tax Loss Harvesting (TLH)
You can cut your tax bill with TLH.
Here's how:
- Sell an investment at a loss
The loss can reduce your:
- Taxable gains
- Ordinary income (up to $3,000)
10. Solo K
A Solo K is a 401k that is available to business owners with no employees.
You can make contributions up to the maximum 401k contribution limit ($66,000) as both an employee & employer.
9. DAFs
Anyone can open & invest in a DAF in America - online.
You would receive an income tax deduction in the year of the contribution.
Once you've contributed to a DAF, you can invest your money.
And in the year of the contribution, you'll get your income tax deduction.
DBP contribution limits are typically:
- Actuarily calculated
- Based on age & income
DBPs allow for:
- Tax-deferred growth
- Tax deductible annual contributions
- The ability to roll over your benefits to an IRA at retirement
8. Defined Benefit Plan (DBP)
If you're:
- Self-employed
- Making a lot of money
- Want to save a lot in taxes
Consider opening a DBP.
In 2023, you can contribute up to $3.4M in some DBPs.
With QCDs, you can directly gift your RMD to a charity (up to a maximum of $100k/yr) and not pay a penny in taxes.
The key to QCDs is that you do not take receipt of your RMD first.
The RMD must be sent directly to the charity from your IRA to avoid paying taxes.