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Estimate Your Retirement Income & Tax Exposure

Discover how required distributions and Social Security taxation may affect your retirement income—and explore strategies that may help.

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Get educational estimates about your retirement income and tax exposure in three simple steps

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Input your age, account balances, and expected Social Security. No sensitive data required.

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View projected balances, RMD estimates, tax exposure, and income stress indicators.

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Learn about income strategies and connect with a licensed professional if interested.

Why Tax Exposure Matters in Retirement

Many retirees are surprised by how much of their retirement income may be subject to taxation. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from pre-tax accounts and Social Security taxation can create unexpected tax burdens.

Understanding your potential tax exposure is the first step toward exploring strategies that may help manage it—like timing withdrawals, diversifying tax buckets, or considering guaranteed lifetime income options.

RMDs begin at age 73

Forcing taxable withdrawals whether you need them or not

Up to 85% of Social Security may be taxable

Depending on your other income sources

Tax brackets can stack

RMDs + SS + other income may push you into higher brackets

Important Disclosure

Educational estimates only. This calculator uses simplified assumptions and approximate tax rules. It is not tax or legal advice. Actual results vary. Consult a qualified tax professional for guidance.

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