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Not all income is taxable, according to the IRS. The taxability of income depends on specific rules, requirements, and regulations. Here are several categories of income that are generally not subject to tax: Life Insurance Proceeds When a beneficiary receives life insurance proceeds after the policyholder’s death, these funds are typically tax-free. However, any […]
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The term “Backdoor Roth IRA” refers to a strategy employed by individuals with higher incomes who are ineligible to directly contribute to a Roth IRA due to specific income limits. Instead of making a direct Roth contribution, these individuals contribute to a non-deductible traditional IRA and subsequently convert it into a Roth IRA. A Roth […]
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Saving for retirement with an IRA or other tax-advantaged account will generate a Form 5498 from your financial institution at the beginning of tax time. Your financial institution also sends the IRS a copy of the form, which documents how much you contributed to your IRA during the year. Information Reported The Form 5498 reports: […]
— 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 moreUsing funds form your IRA, whether a traditional plan or a Roth, can be a great way to cover some major expenses that you may incur through your lifetime. Just be aware of certain terms and conditions that apply when withdrawing. Home Purchase If you chose to withdraw funds from your traditional IRA before you’ve […]
— Read moreA traditional IRA is an account for retirement savings that can proved favorable at tax time. If your work doesn’t offer a retirement plan, or your income is below a specific threshold, then money contributed to a traditional IRA can be deducted at tax time. For 2015, the maximum amount of contributions for the year […]
— 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 […]
— Read moreFor taxpayers who contribute to an IRA, tax time can lead to many questions regarding how those contributions may affect your taxes. If you chose to save for retirement through an IRA, there are some important things you should know. In order to contribute to a traditional IRA, you have to be under 70 ½ […]
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