Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer individuals a valuable opportunity to save for retirement while enjoying certain tax benefits. However, it's crucial to stay informed...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/09/2023
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that allow individuals to save for medical expenses. HSA contributions are tax-deductible, and the funds in the account grow...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 05/31/2023
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a federal tax system designed to ensure that high-income individuals pay their fair share of taxes. The AMT was introduced in 1969 to target high-income...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 05/16/2023
Rules change with time, and the required minimum distributions (RMDs) rules have changed. RMDs are retirement accounts, i.e., traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans). The new government...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 02/07/2023
A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
There are many retirement accounts, but two are familiar – the Roth IRA and the 401(k). The two have a big difference: you can get a 401(k) account from your workplace while...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 12/27/2022
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, changed the rules for saving and withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Also, it was the first major legislative change to tax laws in more...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 12/08/2022
Early withdrawal has a downside to your retirement account. Retirees can take up to 100,000 dollars from their account as of 2020 tax-free. However, the 100,000 dollars is placed per...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 09/27/2022