With tax season in the rearview, now's the time to act on what it taught you. Adjusting your withholding, funding your HSA, timing a Roth conversion, claiming rental depreciation, and more - review the proactive moves that optimize your taxes while you still have some runway.

Filed your taxes back in April and haven't thought about them since? Mid-year is actually the smartest time to revisit them. Looking back at last year's return reveals income shifts, new tax-law changes, and planning opportunities when you still have months to act on them. Here's how a mid-year look-back can set you up for a smoother, lower-stress tax year.