{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tax Return Red Flags","description":"Sheryl Rowling positions income tax returns as diagnostic tools \u2014 not merely a compliance document \u2014 and outlines four common red flags that suggest a client failed to take advantage of proactive tax strategies. Here are "4 Tax Return Red Flags That Signal Poor Tax Planning": Very Low or Zero Taxable Income Charitable Giving After Age 70\u00bd Without Using QCDs Donating Cash Instead of Appreciated Securities Holding Municipal Bonds in Low Tax Brackets For our listener question: "I'm in a job I hate and would love to scale back to something that could pay less but be more enjoyable -- how can I evaluate if that is possible?". Most people think the first question is: \u201cHow much do I have saved?\u201d, but that's actually backwards. I share a calculation for cash burn that matters more than your portfolio balance. And to wrap up the show in our "Retire to Something" segment, I\u2019ll share Jerry's story that shows us how retirement isn\u2019t about winding down \u2014 it\u2019s about doubling down on growth, adventure, and intentionally building an active, meaningful life.    Resource: Article by Sheryl Rowling on Morningstar: 4 Tax Return Red Flags That Signal Poor Tax Planning   Connect with Benjamin Brandt: Subscribe to the This Week in Retirement: http:\/\/thisweekinretirement.com Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http:\/\/retirementstartstodayradio.com Work with Benjamin: https:\/\/retirementstartstoday.com\/start Get the book!Retirement Starts Today: Your Non-financial Guide to an Even Better Retirement Follow Retirement Starts Today in:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or iHeart   ","author_name":"Retirement Starts Today","author_url":"https:\/\/retirementstartstodayradio.com\/","html":"