U.S. News & World Report
By Jerry Gaddis, December 19, 2018

ALWAYS PLAN AHEAD. AS the saying goes: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark."

Tax planning isn't the way most people want to spend their free time during the holidays. However, planning now can save money in the long run. Here are five things to do before the end of the year to cut your 2018 tax bill.

• Make energy-saving improvements to your home.
• Manage capital gains and losses.
• Consider an RMD-to-charity rollover.
• Understand the new tax law and how it relates to taking deductions.
• Talk to your tax preparer.

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