In simple terms, a Roth IRA conversion permits converting your money to a Roth IRA from a traditional or a pre-tax retirement account. If used properly, they can be a financial planning...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 01/21/2022
The year end approaches, making it a terrific time to start preparing for taxes. It is never too early, as getting an early start can save you from mistakes and tax fines. While...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 12/10/2021
You open an individual retirement account known as an inherited IRA on inheriting a tax-advantaged retirement plan like an IRA or 401(k). The heir needs to transfer such assets from...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/24/2021
For federal tax purposes, inheritance is not classified as income, no matter what you inherited – cash, property, or investment. However, whatever you earn on such an inherited...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/06/2021
After Hurricane Katrina, it became quite common for Congress to enact tax legislation that provides tax relief for victims of natural disasters. The Internal Revenue Code's (IRC)...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/19/2021
A 401(k) plan can be an attractive way to invest because it gives employees the ability to increase their contributions before tax and tax-deferred income until retirement. According...
When planning for your retirement and thinking about how to leave a financial legacy for your heirs, understanding the concept of Stretch IRAs is crucial. A Stretch IRA, also known...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 11/27/2023
1. Contribute to Retirement Accounts:Maximize contributions to your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts. These contributions can lower your taxable income and increase your retirement...
Posted by True Tax Service on 09/11/2023
One of the smart money moves one can make toward retirement is to roll over your 401(k) to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This is especially good for people adjusting...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 06/15/2023