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SECURE 2.0 in Action (2025–2026): Enhanced 60–63 Catch-Up Limits, Student Loan Matching, and Roth Mandates
A strategic overview of SECURE 2.0 provisions effective in 2025/2026: the $11,250 super catch-up for ages 60–63, mandatory Roth catch-ups for high earners, and student loan matching.
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Discover the most valuable above-the-line tax deductions and credits available in the 2025/2026 tax year to legally reduce your taxable income.