10/30/2026
Have you heard of the widow’s penalty? When one spouse passes, the surviving spouse could be facing a higher income tax burden when transitioning to the Single filing status. This could also mean higher Medicare premiums.
The widow’s penalty is one of eight planning considerations every pre-retiree should be thinking about. Check out our full list here: https://www.diamondwealthadvisors.com//insights/blog/8-tax-planning-considerations-every-pre-retiree-should-know