An inherited IRA can carry significant taxes and fees. Gone are the days of the stretch IRA. The ability of families to pass their retirement accounts through generations was a beneficial tool for many. With the passing of the SECURE Act, an inherited IRA has a limited shelf life. According to a recent Aol.com article […]
RMDs are governed by the IRS. The process of levying and collecting taxes involves many people. The IRS is tasked with overseeing the proper payment of these taxes. According to a recent AARP article titled “How an IRS Rule Update Impacts Required Minimum Distributions,” the IRS also adjusts formulas used for required minimum distributions (RMDs) […]
An inherited IRA requires special attention. Your parents or your spouse were hard workers. They were also good savers. During their careers, they allocated money each year to their retirement savings. Upon their deaths, you inherited the IRA. According to a a recent Kiplinger article titled “I Inherited an IRA. Now What?,” your relationship to […]
Surviving spouses are often left to navigate financial issues. Your spouse recently died. Your world has changed because that relationship cannot be replicated. Although it pales in comparison to the loss of your best friend, you also may have financial security. According to a recent Yahoo! Finance article “The Financial Effects of Losing a Spouse,” […]
RMDs can be taken efficiently or inefficiently. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are essential to traditional IRAs. Because contributions to these accounts are tax-deferred, the government will levy taxes when distributions are made. At these times, the withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “2 Essential Strategies for Taking […]
Inherited IRAs are subject to comprehensive federal rules. An important part of retirement planning is saving money in a traditional IRA or 401(k). These tools provide an opportunity to save for retirement while deferring taxes on the contributions. Through investment, these accounts can grow to provide a sizable income for you in retirement. According to […]
You can save on taxes with qualified charitable distributions. Few people look forward to any portion of their income ending up in the hands of the government. Even if they cannot keep and use all of their funds for themselves and loved ones, many people prefer to have a say in how the funds are […]
You cannot neglect your finances in retirement. You have recently entered retirement. You are enjoying some time to yourself with fewer responsibilities. Even so, there are certain responsibilities you cannot ignore. According to a recent MoneyTalksNews article titled “7 Money Moves You Should Make After Retiring,” you cannot escape legal matters and financial decisions. What […]
Rules governing inherited IRAs have changed recently. You have recently inherited an IRA. You are vaguely aware of changes in tax law with the passing of the SECURE Act in December of last year and again with the CARES Act in late March. Even so, you are not clear on the new rules and how […]
Estate planning laws have changes, especially when it comes to the beloved "stretch" IRA. With a stretch IRA, those inheriting IRAs could take "required minimum distributions" over their lifetimes. Before January 1, 2020, stretch IRAs were a significant estate planning tool. That is the date the "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (or SECURE) Act" […]
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