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The 4-Year Tax Opportunity (2025–2028) Explained - 1st reminder

⏰ Urgent Tax Strategy — Act Before 2029 The 4-Year Tax Opportunity (2025–2028) Explained Right now — for the next four years — federal employees and retirees are living through one of the most favorable tax windows in a generation. Here is exactly what it means, what is at stake, and what to do about it. 📅 April 13, 2026 ⏱ 16 min read 🛡 Warrior Retirement -- Years -- Months -- Days Until December 31, 2028 — The End of the Window Every day that passes without a Roth conversion, strategic gift, or income recognition is a day of tax opportunity you cannot recover. Use this guide to move with urgency and purpose. 4 Years Remaining In This Window 22% Most Common Bracket — FERS Retirees Today $13.99M Current Estate Exemption Per Person $30,700 2026 Standard Deduction — Married Every so often, the tax code creates a window — a period when the rules are aligned ...

Will & Estate Planning: The 2026 Tax Cliff

⚖️ 2026 Estate Planning Alert Will & Estate Planning: The 2026 Tax Cliff The $13.99 million estate tax exemption expires December 31, 2026. For federal employees with pensions, TSP balances, property, and life insurance — the clock is ticking. Here is what you must do before the cliff arrives. 📅 April 10, 2026 ⏱ 15 min read 🛡 Warrior Retirement $13.99M 2026 Estate Exemption (Expires Dec 31) ~$7M Estimated 2027 Exemption if Cliff Hits 40% Federal Estate Tax Rate Above Exemption Dec 31 2026 — Deadline for Current Rules ⚡ Quick Answer — The 2026 Tax Cliff The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption to approximately $13.99 million per person ($27.98 million per married couple) in 2026. Unless Congress acts, this exemption automatically drops by approximately 50% on January 1, 2027 — reverting to roughly $7 million per person. For federal employees with a p...