11/03/2026
𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬. 𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲?
Q4 is the window to act on your 2026 tax exposure while the year’s numbers are still clear. A few areas worth a conversation with your advisor and tax professional include:
· 𝐓𝐚𝐱-𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Realize losses to offset gains (and up to $3,000 of ordinary income) while keeping the wash-sale rule in mind.
· 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Consider using a donor-advised fund, bunching gifts, donating appreciated securities or making qualified charitable distributions (if taking RMDs).
· 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – A lower-income year may be an opportunity to convert pre-tax assets.
· 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Pre-tax deferrals can reduce taxable income, especially if you are near the next bracket.
Decisions made now can shape your tax picture this year and beyond. Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/4ir5aSU