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IRS reminds those over age 72 to start withdrawals from IRAs and retirement plans to avoid penalties

The IRS announces with IR-2022-217 The IRS reminds taxpayers that are over 72 years of age that is born in 1950 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans. The payments are called required minimum distributions (RMDs), even if th...

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Important info for people considering making early withdraws from retirement funds

The IRS provides a timely and excellent reminder in Tax Tip 2022-162 about important info for people to consider before they dip into their hard-earned retirement savings for hardship distributions, early withdrawals or loans. In addition to a reminder n Required Minimum Distributions. No...

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Is A Backdoor Roth IRA Right for You? Consider These Pros and Cons

Just a little reminder the Backdoor ROTH is not a certainty going forward, it lives to fight another tax year! If your income exceeds the limits to contribute directly to a Roth IRA, you may have heard about the so-called 'Backdoor Roth IRA,' which allows traditional IRA conversions to ...

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Tax Time Guide: Saving for Retirement? IRA Contributions for 2021 Can Be Made Until April 18

IRS reminds us that we have until April 18, 2022 of this 2021 tax year to make a $6,000 (with catchup for age 50 to $7,000) IRA contributions- Traditional or ROTH IRA for the 2020 tax year, don’t be late! The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they may be able to claim a ded...

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Retirement And Taxes: Understanding IRAs

The IRS provides an excellent breakdown on the different types of IRA’s, their uses and differences, the contributions and withdrawal features of each. Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, provide tax incentives for people to make investments that can provide financial security ...

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Tax Time Guide: Get Credit For IRA Contributions Made By April 15 On 2020 Tax Returns

IRS reminds us that we have until April 15, 2021 of this 2020 tax year to make a $6,000 (with catchup for age 50 to $7,000) IRA contributions- Traditional or ROTH IRA for the 2019 tax year, don’t be late! The Internal Revenue Service notes that taxpayers of all ages may be able to claim...

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IRA contributions made by July 15 count as 2019 tax deduction

IRS reminds us that we have until July 15 of this 2020 tax year to make a $6,000 (with catchup for age 50 to $7,000) IRA contributions- Traditional or ROTH IRA for the 2019 tax year, don't be late! The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people that contributions to traditional Indivi...

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Here’s what people should know about taking early withdrawals from retirement plans

The IRS reminds taxpayers what happens in the event they decide to  raid their retirement plans---early withdrawals may be taxable or non taxable and subject to penalty. Taxpayers may need to take money out of their individual retirement account or retirement plan early. However, this ca...

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Tax Time Guide: Seniors who turned 70½ last year must start receiving retirement plan payments by April 1

The IRS reminds taxpayers that, in most cases, Monday, April 1, 2019, is the date by which persons who turned age 70½ during 2018 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans.  The payments are called required minimum distributio...

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Facts to help taxpayers understand Individual Retirement Arrangements

IRS explains the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) different types, their purpose, deductibility, taxability, rollovers and when you are required to withdraw funds called a Requirement Minimum Distribution or RMD. Individual Retirement Arrangements – better known simply as IRAs – a...

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Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Victims of Hurricane Irma

In a compassionate move realizing the extent devastation from Hurricane Irma and Harvey before it to taxpayers in FEMA designated areas, the IRS has included in the definition of Hardship under IRC Sections 401(k) and 403(B) distributions to victims of hurricane Irma as followed hurricane ...

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New Procedure Helps People Making IRA and Retirement Plan Rollovers

IRA and Retirement Plan Rollovers WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today provided a self-certification procedure designed to help   recipients of retirement plan distributions who inadvertently miss the 60-day time limit for properly rolling these amounts into another retir...

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Still Time to Make Your IRA Contribution for the 2015 Tax Year

Did you contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement last year? Are you thinking about contributing to your IRA now? If so, you may have questions about IRAs and your taxes. Here are some IRS tax tips about saving for retirement using an IRA: Age Rules. You must be under age 70½...

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Many Retirees Face April 1 Deadline to Take Required Retirement Plan Distributions

IR-2016-48, March 28, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who turned 70½ during 2015 that in most cases they must start receiving required minimum distributions (RMDs) from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans by Fri...

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Early Retirement Distributions and Your Taxes

Many people find it necessary to take out money early from their IRA or retirement plan. Doing so, however, can trigger an additional tax on top of the income tax you may have to pay. Here are a few key points to know about taking an early distribution: 1. Early Withdrawals.  An earl...

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Avoid tax on early retirement distributions

By Jillian K. Poyzer, CPA, and Timothy R. Yoder, CPA, Ph.D. January 1, 2016 Money invested in retirement accounts reaps the benefits of tax-deferred earnings and is therefore good for tax planning purposes. But putting money into retirement accounts limits the availability of funds bec...

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There is Still Time to Make your IRA Contribution for the 2014 Tax Year

Did you contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement last year? Are you thinking about contributing to your IRA now? If so, you may have questions about IRAs and your taxes. Here are some IRS tax tips about saving for retirement using an IRA. Age rules.  You must be under age 70Â...

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Key Points to Know about Early Retirement Distributions

Some people take an early withdrawal from their IRA or retirement plan. Doing so in many cases triggers an added tax on top of the income tax you may have to pay. Here are some key points you should know about taking an early distribution: Early Withdrawals.  An early withdrawal norma...

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Early Retirement Plan Withdrawals & Your Taxes

Taking money out early from your retirement plan may trigger an additional tax. Here are seven things from the IRS that you should know about early withdrawals from retirement plans 1. An early withdrawal normally means taking money from your plan before you reach age 59½. 2. If you ...

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