Individual Retirement Accounts - IRAs
Strategies for maximizing your Individual Retirement Account (IRA’s) Investments, Tax Savings and Timing of Required Minimum Distributions
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Three Reasons to Turn Part of Your IRA into a QLAC
Many people could achieve a couple of retirement finance goals by adding a quali- fied longevity annuity contract (QLAC) to their IRAs. Even if you never buy one, you should take a look at QLACs and know their advantages and disad- vantages. QLACs were created in regulations issued by the IRS in 2014. They’re an […]
What the SECURE Act, New IRS Regs Mean for Spouses Who Inherit IRAs
Surviving spouses need to know the special options and opportunities they have when inheriting IRAs, 401(k)s and similar retirement accounts so they’ll maxi- mize the after-tax value of the accounts. Retirement accounts often are among the most valuable assets in- herited. Making the wrong decision with an inherited retirement account can trigger thousands of dollars […]
IRS Proposed New Rules for Inherited IRAs Under the SECURE Act
The rules for inherited IRAs were upended when the Setting Every Commu- nity Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was enacted in 2019. They were upended yet again in late February 2022 when the IRS released proposed regula- tions under the SECURE Act. The SECURE Act ended Stretch IRAs for most taxpayers who inherit IRAs […]
New Rules for Inheriting IRAs: Updated for the SECURE Act of 2019 and the February 2022 Proposed Regulations
The rules for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) were upended with the enactment of the SECURE Act of 2019 and again with the release of the IRS’s proposed regulations in February 2022. In the latest episode of the Retirement Watch Spotlight Series, I discuss in detail how the picture for inherited IRAs has been altered. I […]
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How to Report a QCD on Your Tax Return
To receive the benefits of a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from a traditional IRA, you must report it correctly on your income tax return. The IRA custodian will issue a Form 1099-R reporting the distribution. The form will show the total amount of distributions from the IRA during the year, both QCDs and any other […]
Plan Charitable Contributions from Your IRA for 2022
It is time to plan your qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs for 2022 if you haven’t already. Anyone who’s age 70½ or older, makes charitable contributions and has assets in a traditional IRA should use QCDs to make at least some of their charitable contributions. With a QCD, you’re converting a taxable distribution into […]
How To Minimize Your Taxes in the The Roth IRA Conversion Strategy
*Note: At the end of today’s story (Part 2 on how to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth with minimal tax burden), I highly recommend you take a moment to watch a new video I filmed alongside NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton. Meantime, here’s the follow-up to last week’s Retirement Watch Weekly. […]
How To Convert Your IRA to a Roth – Without Taking a Tax Hit
What stops people from converting all or part of a traditional IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA? For many, it’s the cost of doing so. And yet, a few simple strategies, while staying alert for opportunities, can dramatically reduce the cost of converting an IRA. As you know, income taxes are the cost of […]
