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New Inherited IRA Rules For Non-Spouses

August 19, 2024

As older generations are the biggest holders of retirement accounts, including the approximately $11.5 trillion held in IRAs today, a significant percentage of the assets is likely to be transferred through inheritance to non-spouse beneficiaries of all ages. Requirements for withdrawals from inherited IRA accounts can be complex so take time to understand the new rules, and consider consulting with a tax professional.

Five Common Errors To Fix In Your IRA Before The IRS Flags Them

June 24, 2024

You might receive IRS Form 5498 for the previoous year if you had reportable deposits for your IRA, such as regular IRA and rollover contributions, and Roth IRA conversions. The form provides the basis for auditing such IRA activities and helps you to identify and fix related errors before the IRS flags them.

Five Year-End Tax-Planning Steps to Consider Before the End of the Year

December 7, 2020

Here are a few tax-planning and tax-saving strategies to consider before December 31 to potentially help reduce your tax burden (or maybe even get you a larger refund in 2021), CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

The BEST Retirement Advice You’ve Probably Never Heard

October 14, 2019

We Americans love choices and retirement is no different. As we head into unchartered waters, it’s clear that our tax choices in building our retirement are the most important. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Recent Posts

This Charitable Giving Strategy ‘Almost Always’ Provides The Biggest Tax Break, Advisor SaysDecember 2, 2024 - 10:39 pm
Qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, are direct transfers from an individual retirement account to a non-profit organization. Additionally, retirees can give more in 2024, according to the IRS. Financial experts say this is a key move to maximize a tax break.
Tax Deductions 2024: What Can I Deduct and How Do They Work?November 25, 2024 - 7:31 pm
The Internal Revenue Service offers scores of deductions to help you keep more of your earnings in your pocket. With a filing deadline of April 15, 2025, here’s what you need to know about deductions for tax year 2024.
How You Could Benefit from Tax-Loss Selling This YearNovember 18, 2024 - 7:01 pm
It’s important to note that tax-loss selling is only a worthwhile strategy if you have taxable accounts. As 2024 winds down, here are some of the most fruitful spots to look for tax-loss candidates.
Eight Groups Who Can Expect New Tax Breaks Under TrumpNovember 11, 2024 - 10:23 pm
Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises included extending the tax law he signed in 2017, which lowered many Americans’ income taxes. But he also promised to “pursue additional tax cuts” if elected. Now that he’s headed back to the White House, you might be wondering — even if you didn’t vote for him — whether you stand to benefit from those new tax breaks.
The 401(k) And IRA Contribution Limits For 2025: Here’s How Much You Can SaveNovember 4, 2024 - 10:22 pm
The IRS sets annual caps on contributions to both workplace and individual retirement plans that fluctuate to keep up with inflation. See the 2025 contribution limits that were just announced.
2025 Tax Brackets: Here’s Why Your Paycheck Could Be Bigger Next YearOctober 28, 2024 - 7:51 pm
The IRS typically makes tax code changes each year to account for inflation. This also helps prevent “tax bracket creep,” which could push you into a higher tax bracket, despite inflation eating into your wages. Read everything you need to know about next year’s tax brackets and the standard deduction increases.
Inherited IRA Rules Are Changing In 2025 — Here’s What Beneficiaries Need To KnowOctober 21, 2024 - 9:40 pm
According to financial experts, some non-spousal beneficiaries should consider taking distributions sooner, depending on their situation, even if annual withdrawals aren’t required. This is about multi-year tax planning to maximize the benefits of an inherited IRA.
Watch Out: These Post-Hurricane Scammers Can Steal Your Money Or IdentityOctober 14, 2024 - 10:21 pm
With the recent hurricanes, thousands of households are facing property damage. What’s more, fraudsters and scam artists are capitalizing on the disasters to take advantage of vulnerable residents.