I'm a Financial Planner: This Is the Crucial Tax Planning Difference That Can Help Save Your Retirement Nest Egg

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Have you ever noticed that many people only talk about working on their taxes in late winter or early spring during what's traditionally referred to as "tax season"?

I feel that's when everybody seems to be looking for tips on how to lower their annual tax bill or even get a refund (or they head to their local tax preparer with a pile of paperwork and hope for the best).