The W-2 statements you’re getting serve as a reminder that it’s tax season. And if you took advantage of higher interest rates on CDs, money-market funds, and certain bonds in 2023, there’s another statement you’ll see – a 1099-INT – the ‘INT’ stands for interest income… Yes, you have to pay taxes on that money, proving that the 5% you earned isn’t really 5%. 

On this episode, financial advisor Jon Hicks discusses the realities of our tax burdens sharing ideas on ways you may be able to “do better” with your investments now, in effort to reduce your obligations later. Learn more about the impact of ordinary income on your investments, from CDs to money market funds. Discover why municipal bonds and other tax-efficient strategies could help maximize your returns.

If you're tired of the tax surprises, go to  RetirementSolutionRadio.com  and begin the conversation about actionable insights to help optimize your financial strategy.