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How Defined Benefit Plans Help Business Owners Slash Taxes and Catch Up on Retirement (Ep. 61)


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How Defined Benefit Plans Could Help Business Owners Slash Taxes and Catch Up on Retirement (Ep. 61)

Are you a business owner with high income—but even higher tax bills? Are you feeling behind on retirement savings?

In this episode of Maximizing Outcomes®, Jim McGovern welcomes back Tom Wyatt to unpack one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for high-income business owners: Defined Benefit Pension Plans.

You’ll learn:

  • How defined benefit plans can potentially save you hundreds of thousands in taxes annually
  • Why these plans my be ideal for late-stage retirement catch-up
  • How they differ from 401(k)s and profit-sharing plans
  • When to use cash balance plans for greater flexibility
  • Why you can still set one up after the tax year ends
  • How to use them for succession planning and buyouts
  • Tom shares real-world examples—including one client who’s pension contribution allowed for a $288,000 deduction in a single year while keeping 87% of it for himself.

    Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or run a business with employees, this episode will help you rethink how to retire smarter and lower your tax bill in the process.

    Related Episode:

    Episode 28: Retirement Planning Essentials

    Episode 29: Retaining Key Employees with Non-Qualified Retirement Plans

    📩 Have questions? Reach out to Jim at [email protected] or visit mcgovernwealth.com

    🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with other business owners who want to Maximize Outcomes® in their life.

    Please note individual situations will vary, individual results will be unique and determined on their own merits. 7938432.1

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