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IRS EXTENDS RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DEADLINES FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE FLORENCE
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst The news has been filled with reports of the flooding and damage in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Florence. As the cleanup continues, the IRS has announced tax relief for the storm’s victims. On September 15, the IRS...
IRS UPDATES THE SPECIAL TAX NOTICE (ROLLOVER NOTICE) FOR QUALIFIED PLANS
By Jeremy T. Rodriguez, JD IRA Analyst Qualified plans are required to provide participants with a number of notices and information. There’s the Summary Plan Description, the Summary Annual Report, annual safe harbor notices (if applicable), plan account statements...
ARE CHANGES COMING TO THE IRA RULES?
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst After last year’s passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which overhauled the tax code, you might think Congress would be done with tax legislation for a while. That is not the case. While Republican efforts to unleash as second round...
ROTH IRAS AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS: TODAY’S SLOTT REPORT MAILBAG
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst Question: Good Morning, I have a question in regards to Roth 401k vs Roth IRA. Can you roll over your Roth 401k to a Roth IRA to avoid the RMD that must be taken when the individual reaches 70 1/2 with a Roth 401k? Thank you. Carol...
ROTH IRAS AND THE 5-YEAR RULES
By Jeremy T. Rodriguez, JD IRA Analyst We constantly see questions regarding the distribution rules for Roth IRAs. Personally, I’ve always thought that the failure to understand these rules prevents many from truly appreciating the benefits of these accounts....
OCTOBER 15 IS THE DEADLINE TO RECHARACTERIZE 2017 IRA CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONVERSIONS
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst A recharacterization is a tax-free transfer of funds from one kind of IRA to another. If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and now are reconsidering, recharacterization allows you to undo the transaction and move the funds...
TRUSTS AND BENEFICIARIES: TODAY’S SLOTT REPORT MAILBAG
By Jeremy T. Rodriguez, JD IRA Analyst Question: Hi Read your column in the Chicago Tribune and have learned a lot. I have a question I don't think you have addressed. I have multiple Roth IRA's that I converted years ago, paid the taxes and they are continuing to...
EXCEPTIONS TO THE 10% EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY: PROCEED WITH CAUTION
By Jeremy T. Rodriguez, JD IRA Analyst Every so often, the IRS or the courts remind us that the exceptions to the 10% early distribution penalty are narrowly interpreted. That means if your situation doesn’t fit the letter of the law to a “t,” then the exception will...
7 TAX-FREE HSA DISTRIBUTIONS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst You may understand the basics of how an HSA works. The fundamental premise is not so complicated. If you have a qualifying high deductible health plan you may contribute to an HSA. Then, you can take tax-free distributions to pay for...
DIRECT ROLLOVERS AND ROTH CONVERSIONS: TODAY’S SLOTT REPORT MAILBAG
By Beverly DeVeny IRA Analyst Question: Hello, I met Ed Slott at an FPA function where he spoke in Independence Ohio, several years ago. I have purchased books written by him, however I am not presently a subscriber to your service. I would appreciate your response to...
HOW TO MAKE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS WORK FOR YOU
By Jim Glass, JD IRA Analyst As summer ends and fall approaches, so does the season for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs). There is a 50% penalty for failing to take an RMD, so don't miss one. But don't just take an RMD, plan ahead now to make it work for...
“SEE-THROUGH” TRUSTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst You may ask if you should leave your IRA to a trust. This can be a complicated question. Trusts can be complex and retirement accounts are not like other assets. How a Trust Beneficiary Can Get the Stretch If you are thinking a trust...
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