Keep more of what you earn with our tax-saving tech

Most people think about taxes once a year. We're always thinking about how to lower yours. 
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Get the same tax tech used by high-net-worth investors—automated and at no extra cost.

The secret sauce to
boost your returns? Tax-loss harvesting.

We turn a market dip into a potential way to reduce tax drag by selling assets that have lost value. This strategy may help improve after-tax performance over time, particularly when withdrawing funds in retirement. We then reinvest the money in a similar asset so you stay on track—and keep more of what you earn.

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How tax-loss harvesting helps your bottom line:

  • It can save you on taxes

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  • It can cover your fees

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Based on 2022-2023. Tax Loss Harvesting (TLH) is not suitable for all investors. Consider your personal circumstances before deciding whether to utilize Betterment’s TLH feature. Fee coverage and estimated tax savings based on Betterment internal calculations. See more in disclosures.

Assets are located to save you on taxes.

We coordinate the location of your investments across accounts (high-tax bonds in IRAs and low-tax stocks in taxable investing) to help reduce your overall tax burden and save you more.

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Know the tax impact before you act.

We show you estimated taxes upfront when you transfer, change your allocation, or withdraw—so you can make tax-informed decisions.

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Even more ways we’re working to lower your tax bill.

  • investaccounts

    We help you pick the right accounts for lower taxes.

    Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and taxable accounts are taxed differently. We recommend the accounts that make the most sense for your money and your future tax bill.
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    We invest your money in low-fee funds.

    Your portfolio is designed to keep your tax bill low with ETFs (exchange-traded funds) that are more tax-efficient and lower-cost than mutual funds.
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    We aim to minimize your taxes when you withdraw.

    We automatically sell assets in a tax-efficient order: starting with losses, then long-term gains, and finally short-term gains.
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