The required minimum distributions (RMDs) of IRA and other qualified retirement plans are more complicated than they should be. Several little-known rules can help or cause taxpayers...
Formerly known as the retirement savings contribution credit, the saver's credit offers a special tax reduction for low and modest-income taxpayers who save for their retirement....
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 03/28/2021
The beneficiaries of a trust generally pay tax on the distributions they receive from the trust income, then the trust pays for the tax itself. However, these beneficiaries are not...
Following new retirement legislation and subsequent guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), retirees and beneficiaries now have three required minimum distribution (RMD)...
Posted by McCool's Tax Service on 02/17/2021
If you own or plan to invest in ETFs or mutual funds, you need to know what capital gains distributions are, how they can affect your investments, and how they can be taxed. This is...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 02/07/2021
2021 is right around the corner, but there is still a short time to lower your 2020 tax bill, increase your savings, help your community, and secure your financial future in the process....
Posted by The TaxAdvocate Group, LLC on 12/25/2020
All investors and shareholders that get dividends and distribution will have the dividend reported on IRS Form 1099. Examples of dividends reflected on the 1099 DIV form are capital...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 12/15/2020
Many forms of retirement benefits like annuities and pensions are reported on Form 1099-R. As long as you get a $10 or more distribution on your retirement plan, you will get copies...
Posted by The TaxAdvocate Group, LLC on 11/30/2020
Anyone that uses funds from a medical saving account or health savings account like an Archer or Medicare MSA, with the firm that administers it must reflect this in Form 1099-SAThere...
Posted by Aurelia E Weems CPA on 11/25/2020
