Estimate your retirement income & tax exposure
Educational insights to help you understand how RMDs, Social Security taxation, and 401(k) withdrawals may affect your retirement.
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Your retirement savings face hidden tax exposure
Many retirees are surprised to learn how much of their hard-earned savings may go to taxes. Understanding your potential exposure is the first step toward making informed decisions.
- Every 401(k) dollar withdrawn is taxed as ordinary income
- Up to 85% of Social Security may be taxable
- Required Minimum Distributions force taxable withdrawals
- Tax rates and rules can change over time
What our calculator reveals
Get clear insights into your retirement income and tax exposure using current IRS guidelines.
Understand your tax risk at a glance
Our proprietary score (0-100) analyzes your pre-tax concentration, RMD pressure, and estimated tax burden to give you a clear picture of your exposure level.
- Based on 2024 IRS tax brackets
- Accounts for Social Security taxation rules
- Projects RMD impact at age 73
See your total estimated tax exposure
Don't just think about this year—understand how much of your savings may go to taxes over your entire retirement. The numbers can be eye-opening.
- Lifetime federal tax projection
- Percentage of savings at risk
- Years until potential depletion
Take your results with you
Download a professional PDF report with all your estimates, calculations, and educational insights. Perfect for discussing with your advisor.
- Complete breakdown of all calculations
- Educational strategy overview
- Professional formatting for advisors
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Just enter a few basic numbers about your retirement savings and goals. Our calculator does the rest, using current IRS tax codes and rules.
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Educational resources to help you understand the factors affecting your retirement income.
Understanding RMDs
Required Minimum Distributions force you to withdraw from pre-tax accounts starting at age 73, creating taxable income whether you need it or not.
Social Security Taxation
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxable, depending on your combined income from all sources.
Tax Bracket Stacking
Multiple income sources in retirement can push you into higher tax brackets than you might expect.
401(k) Tax Treatment
Every dollar withdrawn from traditional 401(k) and IRA accounts is taxed as ordinary income at your marginal rate.
Tax Diversification
Having a mix of pre-tax, Roth, and taxable accounts can provide flexibility in managing retirement taxes.
Planning Ahead
Understanding your tax exposure now gives you time to explore strategies with qualified professionals.
Take control of your retirement tax exposure
Start with our free calculator, then connect with a licensed professional to explore strategies that may help protect your retirement income.
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