10/26/2026
3 Tax Planning Moves to Consider Before December 31
As we enter the final months of 2026, there is still time to make decisions that could positively impact your tax situation.
Here are 3 strategies worth reviewing:
1. Tax-Loss Harvesting: Review your investment portfolio for opportunities to offset capital gains with investment losses.
2. Strategic IRA Distributions: A lower-income year could present an opportunity to take additional IRA distributions or complete a Roth conversion while managing your marginal tax bracket.
3. New Charitable Deduction: Beginning in 2026, taxpayers claiming the standard deduction may deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying cash charitable contributions ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly).
The goal isn't always to pay the least amount of tax this year. Sometimes the best strategy involves making decisions today that reduce taxes over your lifetime.
A little planning before December 31 can make a meaningful difference.
If you haven't reviewed your year-end tax strategy, now is a great time to have that conversation.