Tag Archive for: 401(k)

IRS Is Rewarding Retirement Savers With Up To $2,000 — Are You Eligible?

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Formerly known as the Retirement Savings Contribution credit, the Saver's Credit tax break is available to low- and moderate-income earners who tuck away money for retirement. You can get a credit worth as much as $2,000 if you're filing your tax return as a married couple ($1,000 if filing single). For a break down of the rules as well as the 2022 income ranges and credit rates, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Is This Retirement Account The New 401(k)?

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The best place to stash your savings isn't a retirement account at all -- it's your health savings account. If you don't have one or don't know what they are, you definitely want to read this. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Taking A CARES Act Retirement Plan Withdrawal? Prepare For This Tax Surprise

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Taking a CARES Act withdrawal might see like a solid move, especially if money is tight and your borrowing options are limited. But if you do decide to take money out of your retirement plan this year, you may wind up with a tax headache on your hands. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Thinking of Raiding Your Retirement Plan Because of COVID-19? Here Are 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t.

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Under the CARES Act, you can now withdraw up to $100,000 from your retirement plan penalty-free if you've been negatively affected by COVID-19. But here are three reasons it's unwise to go that route. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

2019, 2020 Contribution Limits For 401(k)s, IRAs, And HSAs

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The 2020 IRA contribution limit is the same as the 2019 IRA contribution limit, but taxpayers will be able to contribute more to their 401(k) accounts and health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2020. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Four Costly Tax Mistakes To Avoid

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Simple errors could cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you don't get things right the first time when dealing with the IRS. To help you avoid errors that could come back to haunt you, here are four big mistakes to be aware of. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE