Sun Dec 15 2024, by Tyler Gardner

Income Shelter StrategiesTax PlanningFinancial AdviceRetirement SavingsWealth Building

How to Shelter 66% of Your Income Legally

Hi, I'm Tyler, a former financial advisor and portfolio manager, here to share some valuable financial insights for free.

Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s break down how you can legally shelter a significant portion of your income:

  1. Annual Income: Assume you make $75,000 a year pre-tax.
  2. Health Savings Account: Start by contributing $4,150 into a health savings account, which allows for an above-the-line deduction.
  3. Traditional IRA: Next, contribute $7,000 into a traditional IRA, also an above-the-line deduction.
  4. Traditional 401(k): Then, add $23,000 into your traditional 401(k) as a pre-tax contribution.
  5. Single Filer Deduction: Finally, take advantage of the single filer deduction, which amounts to $14,600.

Resulting Taxable Income

After these deductions, your official taxable income would be $26,250. This strategy effectively reduces your tax bracket from 22% to 12%!

Future Projections

At this rate, following these deductions and contributions can project you to become a millionaire in just under 14 years.

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