Year-end tax planning tips for individuals – 2020 presents challenges and opportunities

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Abstract: COVID-19’s impact is being felt across the financial spectrum, from lower interest rates, slashed dividends and reduced incomes to unpredictable stock market swings. At this volatile time, it’s important for individuals to be aware of some potential strategies for reducing their income tax liability before the end of the year. These include charitable giving and converting pretax traditional IRAs to after-tax Roth IRAs. A sidebar discusses strategies related to gift and estate taxes.