The Pilot’s Advisor Podcast

The Airline Pilot’s Hidden Tax Problem: Avoid a Massive RMD Shock


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This Veterans Day episode of The Pilot’s Advisor features Zach Smith from Pilot Tax for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing airline professionals: retirement tax planning. Ryan and Zach explain why airline contracts that fund 18–19% of pay into 401(k)s create future RMD headaches, how Roth strategies can help you gain long-term control, and why taxable brokerage accounts can be a powerful, flexible alternative to overfunded retirement plans.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

💰 The unique tax challenges that pilots face

🧾 Why deferring taxes isn’t always smart

🚀 Roth accounts = long-term freedom
📊 Taxable brokerage accounts offer flexibility
⚖️ True tax diversification = balance + control

 

Get in touch with Zach:

317-984-7666

https://pilot-tax.com/

 

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