Essential Year-End Tax Strategies for Brookdale Senior Living Employees: What You Need to Know Before 2023

Here are some things for Brookdale Senior Living employees and retirees to consider as they weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year.

1. Defer income to next year
Brookdale Senior Living employees must consider opportunities to defer income to 2023, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to defer a year-end bonus or delay the collection of business debts, rent, and payments for services. As a Brookdale Senior Living employee, doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next year.

2. Accelerate deductions
Brookdale Senior Living employees and retirees should also look for opportunities to accelerate deductions into the current tax year. If you itemize deductions, making payments for deductible expenses such as medical expenses, qualifying interest, and state taxes before the end of the year (instead of paying them in early 2023) could make a difference on your 2022 return.

3. Make deductible charitable contributions
As a Brookdale Senior Living employee, if you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you can generally deduct charitable contributions, but the deduction is limited to 50% (currently increased to 60% for cash contributions to public charities), 30%, or 20% of your adjusted gross income (AGI), depending on the type of property you give and the type of organization to which you contribute. (Excess amounts can be carried over for up to five years.)

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4. Bump up withholding to cover a tax shortfall
As a Brookdale Senior Living employee, if it looks as though you will owe federal income tax for the year, consider increasing your withholding on Form W-4 for the remainder of the year to cover the shortfall. Time may be limited for Brookdale Senior Living employees to request a Form W-4 change and for their employers from Brookdale Senior Living to implement it in time for 2022. The biggest advantage in doing so is that withholding is considered as having been paid evenly throughout the year instead of when the dollars are actually taken from your paycheck. This strategy can be implemented by Brookdale Senior Living employees to make up for low or missing quarterly estimated tax payments.

5. Save more for retirement
Deductible contributions to a traditional IRA and pre-tax contributions to a Brookdale Senior Living-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) can reduce your 2022 taxable income. As a fortune 500 employee, if you haven't already contributed up to the maximum amount allowed, consider doing so. For 2022, Brookdale Senior Living employees can contribute up to $20,500 to a 401(k) plan ($27,000 if you're age 50 or older) and up to $6,000 to traditional and Roth IRAs combined ($7,000 if you're age 50 or older).* The window to make 2022 contributions to a Brookdale Senior Living-sponsored plan generally closes at the end of the year, while you have until April 18, 2023, to make 2022 IRA contributions.

*Roth contributions are not deductible, but Roth-qualified distributions are not taxable.

6. Take the required minimum distributions
If you are a Brookdale Senior Living employee age 72 or older, you generally must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and Brookdale Senior Living-sponsored retirement plans (special rules apply if you're still working and participating in Brookdale Senior Living's retirement plan). You have to make the withdrawals by the date required — the end of the year for most individuals. The penalty for failing to do so is substantial: 50% of the amount that wasn't distributed on time. As a fortune 500 employee, making these distributions in a timely manner is essential as to avoid the late penalty.

7. Weigh year-end investment moves
Brookdale Senior Living employees and retirees shouldn't let tax considerations drive investment decisions. However, it's worth considering the tax implications of any year-end investment moves that you make. For example, if you have realized net capital gains from selling securities at a profit, you might avoid being taxed on some or all of those gains by selling losing positions. As a Brookdale Senior Living employee, any losses over and above the number of your gains can be used to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income ($1,500 if your filing status is married filing separately) or carried forward to reduce your taxes in future years.

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What type of retirement savings plan does Brookdale Senior Living offer to its employees?

Brookdale Senior Living offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan to its employees.

Is participation in the 401(k) plan at Brookdale Senior Living mandatory?

Participation in the 401(k) plan at Brookdale Senior Living is voluntary; employees can choose to enroll.

What is the employer match for the 401(k) plan at Brookdale Senior Living?

Brookdale Senior Living offers a competitive employer match for contributions made to the 401(k) plan, typically matching a percentage of employee contributions.

When can employees at Brookdale Senior Living enroll in the 401(k) plan?

Employees at Brookdale Senior Living can enroll in the 401(k) plan during their initial onboarding period or during the annual open enrollment period.

How can employees at Brookdale Senior Living make contributions to their 401(k) plan?

Employees at Brookdale Senior Living can make contributions to their 401(k) plan through payroll deductions.

What are the contribution limits for the 401(k) plan at Brookdale Senior Living?

The contribution limits for the 401(k) plan at Brookdale Senior Living are set according to IRS guidelines, which may change annually.

Does Brookdale Senior Living offer any investment options within the 401(k) plan?

Yes, Brookdale Senior Living offers a variety of investment options within the 401(k) plan, including mutual funds and other investment vehicles.

Can employees at Brookdale Senior Living take loans against their 401(k) savings?

Yes, employees at Brookdale Senior Living may have the option to take loans against their 401(k) savings, subject to specific plan rules.

How can employees at Brookdale Senior Living access their 401(k) account information?

Employees at Brookdale Senior Living can access their 401(k) account information online through the plan’s designated website or by contacting the plan administrator.

What happens to the 401(k) plan if an employee leaves Brookdale Senior Living?

If an employee leaves Brookdale Senior Living, they have several options for their 401(k) savings, including rolling it over to another retirement account or cashing it out.

With the current political climate we are in it is important to keep up with current news and remain knowledgeable about your benefits.

Brookdale Senior Living announced a major restructuring plan aimed at reducing operational costs, which includes significant layoffs across several divisions. The company is also reviewing its employee benefits and pension plans as part of this restructuring.

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For more information you can reach the plan administrator for Brookdale Senior Living at 111 Westwood Place Brentwood, TN 37027; or by calling them at +1 615-221-2250.