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👉 “2026 Retirement Planning: Tax and Medicare Changes You Can’t Ignore”
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- The 9Innings Podcast
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- Dec 16, 2025
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- 924
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Summary
In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast , Kevin Thompson , founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group , breaks down the most important financial planning considerations retirees need to understand heading into 2026. Kevin explains key tax changes, including the Enhanced Senior Deduction and the new above-the-line auto loan interest deduction , and outlines strategies for maximizing the standard deduction. He also discusses rising Medicare premiums , IRMAA exposure , and how to evaluate Medicare Advantage versus Original Medicare with Medigap . Throughout the episode, Kevin emphasizes proactive planning to manage taxes and healthcare costs, helping retirees make informed decisions and protect long-term retirement income. Enhanced Senior Deduction (00:01:07) Above-the-Line Car Loan Interest Deduction (00:03:12) Stacking Deductions and Standard Deduction Planning (00:04:21) Medicare Premiums and IRMAA (00:05:31) IRMAA Triggers and Tax Coordination (00:07:55) Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare (00:08:52) Medigap and Underwriting Considerations (00:10:39) NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure