Tax diversification is a financial term that refers to the allotment of investment money to two or more accounts. It is similar to an asset location which refers to transferring of investment money to numerous account types, and finding the best investment type that work best in those accounts. Taxable accounts and tax-deferred accounts are the two basic types of investment accounts. When the taxpayer invests that money in a taxable account, the money invested will not be tax- deductible nor it would raise tax deferrals, rather they would tax on shares and capital benefits when the investment is sold at a higher price.

Tax analysis of different income brackets
There are wide categories of income in terms of tax analysis as it connects to retirement, this needs to be understood for perceiving tax diversification. There are incomes such as tax-free, fully taxable, earned income, partially taxable, tax favored and other incomes like rental, pension, non-lifetime annuity etc. These are considered as different money brackets and the idea is to identify income from each bracket to reform the tax situation. Most of the time you may get the chance to manage your income to reduce tax. Basically, while you work, you get your salary and then you pay taxes, but a similar pattern is not observed during your retirement period. This is because they have brought the new withdrawal systems from 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs, where you are offered with the liberty to organize the income you receive.

The best tax schedules
At the time, you overshoot the deductible amount you are in the 10% bracket which is up to $18,650, then you are 15% bracket which is up to $75,900. Filling the first two brackets with income would be the best tax strategy. The income can be received in different ways, and usually the timing for it cannot be completely anticipated but you can control the retirement withdrawals. It is better to do tax planning in November and December when you have a clear idea of what you would receive as income. You can also refer the previous year tax returns as a beginning step. Once the first two brackets are filled it is important to look for other sources on income that are less taxable. There is one complication in tax planning, i.e. the social security’s taxation, Medicare payments and taxation of long term capital gains could get stricken by the level of income you receive. When you have more brackets to draw from you will have the flexibility in planning and controlling your taxable amount. Tax diversification is something that you should focus on in your 20’s to 40’s as they take long period to develop. You should plan early as tax diversification can immensely benefit you in the long run.