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On July 18, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalized rules regarding the withdrawal of funds from inherited retirement accounts. These new regulations state that most beneficiaries must withdraw a minimum amount each year over a 10-year period. This is a significant change from the previous policy, which allowed heirs to stretch withdrawals over their […]
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If you are an American looking to stash away some money for next year, you need to take advantage of this unknown tax break that has been recently updated by the IRS to reduce liability next year. The condensed term saver’s credit from the retirement savings contribution credit offers up to $1,000 in credit to […]
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The Internal Revenue Service has announced that anyone who already took a required minimum distribution (RMD) in 2020 from certain retirement accounts now has the opportunity to roll those funds back into a retirement account following the CARES Act RMD waiver for 2020. The 60-day rollover period for any RMDs already taken this year has […]
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If you plan to retire by building a savings plan through an IRA or 401 (k) plan, there is a good chance that you can qualify for a special tax credit. The Saver’s credit is available to pensioners and can help reduce your tax liability. The Saver’s Credit, also known by its extended name, The […]
— Read moreYears of hard work will pay off in retirement, or at least that’s the goal. One thing that’s for sure is retirees are often entitled to special tax benefits. After age 50, the IRS loosens its grip on your money, allowing you a little bit of room to maneuver. The sweet spot is after age […]
— Read moreHaving an IRA savings in place is a great way to prepare for retirement. However, sometimes situations may arise in which you will need to withdraw your funds before you’ve reached retirement age. Typically, if you take money from your individual retirement account prior to age 59 ½, you’ll be subject to a 10% early […]
— Read moreWhen you chose to move funds from one retirement plan, such as an IRA or Keogh plan, it is called a direct transfer. You can also perform a direct transfer from one company plan to another, or move your money from a company plan to a personal plan. During a direct transfer, you never handle […]
— Read moreLearning the math behind your tax return may seem overwhelming. However, understanding the three different levels of income can make things a little easier. The three amounts are: total gross income, adjusted gross income (AGI), taxable income. Adjusted Gross Income One important term to familiarize yourself with at tax time is adjusted gross income. This […]
— Read moreSaving for retirement is an important part of life. There are a variety of options you can use to ensure you have the appropriate funds to support you in your golden years. If you’ve opted to contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) you should be aware of how your contributions will factor in at […]
— Read moreThere are many different types of retirement savings available. An individual retirement arrangement, also known as an IRA, is one type of personal savings which can be favorable at tax time. There are a few different kinds of IRA savings, including traditional and Roth IRAs. Typically, IRAs are arranged with a bank, insurance provider, or […]
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