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How to use your 2025 tax return to plan for 2026

Matt Schroeder Season 7 Episode 4

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There is very little you can do to at this point in March 2026 to manage your 2025 taxes.  Pull all of your paperwork together, and file your return; it's all procedural and backward looking.  However, there is a lot you can learn from your 2025 return.

In today's episode, Matt talks about some of the key things to look at once you file your 2025 taxes, and some of the tools at your disposal to make tax season less painful in the future.  From paycheck tax withholding, to estimated payments, to 401k contributions, and charitable gifts...there are a handful of different tools you can use to stay on top of your taxes in the coming year.  With 15-20 minutes of planning, you can make a significant impact.