"How to Avoid a Tax 'Time Bomb' in Retirement"

Tax expert Ed Slott warns that traditional IRAs and 401(k)s are tax-deferred, not tax-free, and emphasizes the importance of planning to minimize taxes in retirement. With potential tax rate increases and the expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions in 2025, Slott advises converting to Roth IRAs to take advantage of current lower tax rates. He highlights the significance of paying taxes at the lowest rates and suggests strategies like Roth conversions and charitable giving to manage tax liabilities effectively.