The Savers Tax Credit for Low-Wage Workers

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How does the retirement saver’s credit work?

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Tax loopholes are available to all of us. In fact, there’s a tax credit available only to people who make less than $30,000 a year for contributing to a retirement savings account. So, how does the retirement saver’s tax credit work? And how do you know if you’re eligible? Natalie Kolodij is the real estate tax strategist behind Kolodij Tax and Accounting, where she leverages innovative tax strategies to help clients escape the 9-to-5. Natalie has eight years of experience as an accountant and tax specialist, and she has been running her own firm since 2017.

On this episode of Queer Money®, Natalie joins us to discuss the retirement saver’s tax credit, describing how it rewards those of us in a lower tax bracket for contributing to our retirement savings. Natalie explains how eligibility for the saver’s tax credit is determined by adjusted gross income and walks us through the AGI limits for Single, Married Filing Jointly and Head of Household filers. Listen in for Natalie’s insight on strategizing to take full advantage of the retirement saver’s tax credit and find out if you qualify for a $1,000 credit on your tax bill this year.

Insight on taking full advantage of retirement saver’s tax credit:

Topics covered on savers tax credit

Natalie’s experience in tax strategy and why she’s committed to helping people escape the 9-to-5
What the saver’s tax credit is and how does it benefit people in a lower tax bracket
How the saver’s tax credit compounds the benefit of contributing to your retirement account
The difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction
How eligibility for the saver’s tax credit is determined by adjusted gross income or AGI
Natalie’s definition of AGI and examples of the variables that lower our taxable income
The saver’s tax credit AGI limits for single filers, married couples filing jointly and heads of household
Where to go for free or low-cost tax preparation services
How to determine if you’re eligible for the saver’s tax credit
Natalie’s insight on strategizing to take full advantage of the saver’s tax credit
Who benefits most from the saver’s tax credit (and why it’s particularly useful if you’re self-employed)

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Resources on savers tax credit

Credit Card Pay Off Plan
The Latte Factor: Why You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Live Rich by David Bach and John David Mann
Saver’s Tax Credit
Mindy Jensen of Bigger Pockets
AARP Free Tax-Aide Program
SAGE
Natalie’s Saver’s Tax Credit Spreadsheet
Natalie’s Examples of Who Can Benefit from the Saver’s Credit
7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher Guide

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We’re David and John Auten-Schneider, the Debt Free Guys and hosts of the Queer Money® podcast. We help queer people (and allies) live fabulously not fabulously broke by helping them 1) pay off credit card debt, 2) become part- or full-time entrepreneurs, and 3) save and invest for retirement.

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