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Many states offer income-tax deductions for contributions to that state's 529 plan; a smaller number allow the deduction for any state's plan. Choosing an out-of-state plan with better fees can cost the in-state deduction — a tradeoff that depends on the state's tax rate and the deduction cap.
The optimal choice varies by state and family income. The "best 529 plans" lists in financial media frequently ignore state-specific tax effects.
The mega-backdoor Roth strategy requires a 401(k) plan that allows after-tax contributions AND in-service distributions or in-plan Roth conversions. Without both features, the strategy is unavailable regardless of income. Many plans permit one but not the other.
Highly compensated participants who plan around mega-backdoor savings need to confirm both plan features at the start of the year, not when contributions are due. The planning window is the calendar year.
Rebalancing taxable accounts realizes capital gains; the tax cost can erode the benefit of holding the target allocation. Tax-advantaged accounts (IRA, 401(k), Roth) have no such cost. A common improvement: hold higher-rebalance assets in tax-advantaged accounts and let taxable accounts drift longer between rebalances.
Mechanical rebalancing without account-type awareness can cost 0.3-0.7% annually in unnecessary tax drag. Coordinated rebalancing across account types is a standard practice that surprisingly few advisors implement.
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