IRS Issues New Guidance on Retirement Plan Early Distributions
Wealth Management
JUNE 26, 2024
Notice 2024-55 clarifies two exceptions to the 10% additional tax.
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2025 Tax Brackets, Social Security Benefits Increase, and Other Inflation Adjustments
MainStreet Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $176,100 from $168,600. The individual tax brackets for ordinary income have been adjusted by inflation. On average, tax parameters that are adjusted for inflation will increase about 2.80%.
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SECURE Act 2.0: Later RMDs, 529-to-Roth Rollovers, And Other Tax Planning Opportunities
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, brought a wide range of changes to the retirement planning landscape, from the death of the ‘stretch’ IRA to raising the age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to 72. In addition, SECURE 2.0
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SECURE Act 2.0: Later RMDs, 529-to-Roth-Rollovers, And Other Tax Planning Opportunities
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, brought a wide range of changes to the retirement planning landscape, from the death of the ‘stretch’ IRA to raising the age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to 72. In addition, SECURE 2.0
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Health Savings Accounts – The Other Retirement Plan
The Chicago Financial Planner
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The money goes into the account on a pre-tax basis much like a traditional 401(k) or IRA. This is a great opportunity for those who earn too much to make pre-tax contributions to a traditional IRA. Those who have made the maximum contributions to their 401(k) have another pre-tax savings option available to them as well.
Strategies to Help Finish the Tax Season Strong
Carson Wealth
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Like gardening or working out, tax planning is one of those activities where you get out what you put in. Tax planning is similar in the sense that you can put work in on the front end that youll reap benefits from later. Many of us just do tax preparation, dropping off a shoebox of documents with a CPA for the weekend.
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Why Non-Deductible IRA Contributions Aren’t Worth It
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Because many taxpayers earn too much to make pre-tax IRA contributions as they have a 401(k) at work. Although any investor with earned income can make a non-deductible contribution to an IRA (up to $7,000 in 2024-2025 if under age 50) and still take advantage of tax-deferred growth, it still may not be advisable. Yes and no.
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Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack
Carson Wealth
MARCH 7, 2024
By Jake Anderson, CFP ® , Wealth Planner When helping clients begin retirement planning, the same questions often arise: What should my retirement plan look like? Your lifestyle, goals, family situation, and risk tolerance will give a unique signature to your retirement plan. How much should I be saving?
Talk to older clients about the tax benefits of qualified charitable distributions
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
APRIL 1, 2025
Would you rather give that amount directly to the organization or withdraw $100,000, pay $40,000 in taxes and have only $60,000 of your contribution left to donate? Obviously, youd choose to avoid taxes and give the full amount, especially if that approach brought additional tax benefits with it. Note: This only applies to U.S.-based
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Planning For Adoption: Understanding Different Pathways And Their Costs, Tax Breaks, And Financial Assistance Available
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2023
Which means that financial advisors can play an important role in adoption planning – helping clients strategically plan for the costs involved in the process, including accessing tax credits that can significantly defray these expenses. Read More.
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How to Make Charitable Giving Part of Your Financial Plan
Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Strategic charitable giving not only benefits the recipient but can also create significant tax advantages for the giver. While many people approach their financial planning with careful strategy, its easy to overlook the same level of intention when it comes to charitable giving. It just needs to be given to a qualified 501(c)(3).
Your Retirement Plan and Where You Live
Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row
APRIL 3, 2023
We’ve covered a lot of ground with regard to how various tax laws impact your retirement plans: pensions, IRAs, 403(b) and 401(k) plans. But we’ve primarily focused on the US income tax laws (the IRS) affect your plans – and there are many nuances that you need to take into account with regard to state tax laws.
6 Signs It’s Time to Ditch DIY Retirement Planning
Carson Wealth
MARCH 28, 2024
Retirement planning is a journey that generally takes decades to complete and most of us start out along the do-it-yourself path. More than likely, your first step was to enroll in an employer-provided plan such as a 401(k) or setting up an individual retirement account, also known as an IRA.
SEP IRA for the Self-Employed: Tax & Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners
Darrow Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Unlike most types of retirement plans, the SEP IRA is funded by the employer. Here’s more on what a SEP IRA is, tax benefits, contribution limits, and important deadlines. The SEP IRA is a straightforward and cost-effective way for small business owners to save for retirement. What is a SEP IRA?
What if Dunning Kruger Explains Everything?
The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
equity valuations: “Baby-boomers’ huge flow of 401K plan contributions helped to drive equities higher; now that ~70 million Boomers are retiring, when do demographics flip this from a huge positive to a net drag?” This demographic cohort is simply not a seller due to retirement – the tax expenses would be too great.
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Effective Implementation Of A Backdoor Roth Strategy: Detailed Nuances, IRS Form 8606 (And When It’s Even Worth Doing)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Advisors also can support the backdoor Roth process by communicating with clients' tax preparers about the strategy and why they are recommending it for their mutual client.
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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of
WiserAdvisor
MARCH 13, 2024
Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. Another important aspect of investment planning is its role in combating inflation.
How to Maximize Tax Deductions for the 2025 Filing Season
Harness Wealth
JANUARY 29, 2025
April 15 marks the IRS tax return filing deadline for 2025. Although this is the traditional tax filing deadline, given the spate of recent natural disasters (such as the California wildfires and Hurricane Milton), the IRS is granting certain filing and payment extensions beyond this date.
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Using A Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust (T-CRUT) To Give Twice To Both Loved Ones And Charitable Organizations
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 31, 2024
In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges.
Establishing Solo 401(k) Plans For Self-Employed Workers: Options, Contribution Limits, Deadlines, And More!
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Among the several different types of retirement plans that are available to self-employed workers, solo 401(k) plans can offer the most flexibility and the ability to contribute the highest amount of tax-advantaged savings.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 5-6)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
A recent study shows that while many consumers have expressed an interest in ESG investing, such funds within retirement plans have received limited allocations from investors. ” to pass by the end of the year, while passage of other proposed tax measures appears to be less likely.
The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (May 2023)
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 1, 2023
This month's edition kicks off with the news that robo-advisor Betterment entered into a $9M settlement with the SEC for misrepresenting its tax-loss harvesting practices in its client agreements and marketing materials compared with its actual practices (e.g.,
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The Basics of Required Minimum Distributions With Your Retirement Account
Carson Wealth
JUNE 2, 2023
by Jake Anderson, Paraplanner Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs allow individuals to save for their future in a tax advantaged manner. IRA and 401(k) contributions are often tax deductible and gains are tax deferred – meaning you may only pay taxes when you withdraw money from your account.
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You Shouldn’t Always Delay IRA Distributions
Darrow Wealth Management
JANUARY 30, 2023
just upended retirement planning…again. The age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth retirement accounts increases to 73 in 2023, then 75 in 2033. Raising the age when withdrawals must begin is great as it gives investors more planning opportunities. The Secure Act 2.0
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Planning for Your First Required Minimum Distribution in Retirement
Carson Wealth
JANUARY 5, 2023
Qualified retirement plans – such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs – offer clear tax advantages. Traditional 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and IRAs offer a tax deferral on contributions and growth until distribution. One of those is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rule. Act provisions, Roth 401(k)s.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 24-25)
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 23, 2022
”, a series of measures that will have significant impacts on the world of retirement planning. A review of financial planning actions, from tax-loss harvesting to charitable giving, that have a December 31 deadline.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 20-21)
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 19, 2024
Also in industry news this week: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has completed its review of the Department of Labor's new "fiduciary rule ", indicating that it could be released in the coming days or weeks (though, like its predecessors, its ultimate disposition is likely to be determined in the courts) The IRS announced this week that it (..)
Planning Details for NUA: A Tax-Saving Strategy
Fortune Financial
JULY 28, 2022
Anyone who owns company stock will eventually have to decide how to distribute their assets — typically when there is a job change or retirement involved. When you transfer most assets to a taxable account, there will be income tax, but with company stock, you can take advantage of net unrealized appreciation (NUA). .
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Avoid the Overweight Retirement Plan
Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
When you have the bulk of your financial assets in retirement plans, you might accidentally expose yourself to some risks that you haven’t thought about… since retirement plan assets are much more likely to be impacted by changes to legislation – as we have seen in the past. No related posts.
Yes, Social Security Is Taxable – But Yours Doesn’t Have to Be
Carson Wealth
AUGUST 1, 2024
As such, one of the most important retirement income resources is Social Security, which provides retirees inflation-adjusted income for life. Making the right decisions around claiming Social Security — based on your spending needs, longevity and tax planning — could mean the difference between meeting your retirement goals or not.
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Make Tax Time a Happy Time!
MainStreet Financial Planning
MARCH 7, 2023
It is March…that means you have just about 5 weeks left to get organized and submit your tax return. The tax deadline is April 18, 2023 (some taxpayers in disaster areas in California, Georgia and Alabama have an extended deadline). Gathering all your documents is crucial to complete a tax return free of mistakes.
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IRS Wants to Change the Inherited IRA Distribution Rules
Darrow Wealth Management
AUGUST 8, 2022
” This meant annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) were out. Unless a non-spouse beneficiary qualifies for an exception¹, previous guidance stipulated that funds from an inherited 401(k), IRA, 403(b), or other qualified retirement plan (including Roth IRAs) must be taken in 10 years following the year of death.
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Are Retirement Plan Contributions Tax Deductible?
Carson Wealth
AUGUST 23, 2022
Retirement plans like 401(k)s and traditional or Roth IRAs can be an easy and effective way to save for retirement. Many investors favor these accounts for their significant tax advantages, which can include tax-deductible contributions. . However, not all retirement plan contributions are tax deductible.
Mega Backdoor Roths: A How-to Guide
Harness Wealth
JANUARY 9, 2025
Backdoor strategies are retirement contribution methods that allow individuals to bypass income limits and contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The strategies typically involve making after-tax contributions to a traditional IRA or 401(k), then converting those funds into a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k).
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Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: Understand the Difference
Good Financial Cents
JANUARY 24, 2023
While they do share some similarities, there are enough distinct differences between the two where they can just as easily qualify as completely separate and distinct retirement plans. Either plan is an excellent choice, particularly if you’re not covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Not exactly.
Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.
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Should I Open a Traditional or Roth IRA?
Carson Wealth
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Both are Individual Retirement Accounts meaning the account is opened and funded by the worker and are tax-advantaged accounts designed for retirement savings. Certain other types of retirement accounts are sponsored by employers and can be funded with both worker and employer contributions.
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The Best Way to Take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 24, 2022
For example, what’s the best time of year to take required minimum distributions, how to reinvest it, or if you can avoid paying tax on RMDs. Here are some of the most common RMD questions and planning opportunities for investors. How to take RMDs and avoid any taxes (legally of course).
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Retirement Planning: What Will Work Best for You?
Your Richest Life
APRIL 15, 2024
Do you have a plan in place for your retirement? For many people, the extent of their retirement planning includes signing up for the plan at work – which is often more of a starting point than a comprehensive retirement plan. Some 457 plans can allow for Roth contributions and in-plan rollovers.
Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?
Darrow Wealth Management
JULY 1, 2024
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.
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5 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Carson Wealth
JUNE 28, 2023
Your retirement income plan may be sending up bubbles, too, whether around Social Security, retirement account distributions, taxes or somewhere else – and these holes need to be patched up right away. So, to help your retirement plan be more airtight, let’s look at a few of the common leaks.
Secure Act 2.0 to Bring Sweeping Changes to Retirement Rules
Darrow Wealth Management
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Congress is once again poised to make sweeping changes to the retirement and tax rules in the last two weeks of the year. retirement changes. Raise the required minimum distribution age. IRAs: the $1,000 catch-up limit will be indexed by inflation for tax years starting in 2024. 529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers.
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3 Birthdays You Need to Know for Your Retirement Accounts
Integrity Financial Planning
OCTOBER 17, 2022
There are rules and regulations that can help you avoid higher taxes and penalty fees and help you structure your income to minimize taxes. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of your retirement accounts. Age 59½ is the earliest you can withdraw funds from an IRA account and pay no early withdrawal penalty tax.
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Retirement planning for women: Can future taxes actually ruin your goal?
Envision Wealth Planning
MARCH 24, 2022
Retirement planning for women can be trickier than most people may think. Most women I talk to are more concerned about paying less in taxes today than when they retire. For example, what if a $2,400 refund leads you to pay $100,000 more in taxes over your life? From the money that has already been taxed.
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