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Retirement Tax Planning

At Ludlow & Harrison, we help you retire not just with confidence—but with a smart, tax-efficient strategy that keeps more of your money where it belongs: in your pocket.

Whether you're a few years away from retirement or already enjoying it, our Retirement Tax Planning services are designed to reduce your lifetime tax burden and help your savings last.

Benefits of Retirement Tax Planning

Lower taxes in retirement = more money for you and your loved ones

Avoid unnecessary penalties and costly RMD surprises

Optimize your Social Security and Medicare benefits

Build a legacy with tax-smart estate and gifting strategies

Peace of mind knowing your financial future is secure

Our Retirement Tax Planning Services Include

Roth conversion analysis and timing

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) strategy

Social Security income tax planning

Tax-efficient withdrawal planning (401(k), IRA, brokerage)

Medicare premium impact review

Trusts, gifting, and legacy planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideally, 5–10 years before retiring, but it’s never too late. The earlier you start, the more opportunities you have to reduce future taxes.

It’s the process of moving money from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA—paying taxes now to avoid higher taxes later. We help you determine if, when, and how much to convert strategically.

Yes. We build a withdrawal strategy across your various accounts to minimize taxes and avoid costly mistakes, like triggering higher Medicare premiums or tax brackets.

Not at all. Whether you’ve saved $100K or $10M, smart tax planning makes a difference. We work with retirees of all income levels to help their money go further.

Let’s Build Your Financial Future — Together

At Ludlow & Harrison, our mission is simple: your financial peace of mind. Discover the difference a trusted CPA firm can make.
Or stop by our Chula Vista office — your financial future starts here.
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