An IRA rollover is usually a tax-smart move, because it allows you to continue to defer taxes on the amount you roll over. But Congress has laid traps for the u...
Avoid IRA Rollover Tax Traps
Last-Minute Tips for Your 2020 Personal Return
Feb 18, 2021Goodbye, 2020. Hello, tax season. Individual taxpayers have until April 15, 2021, to pay Uncle Sam for taxes owed for 2020. (Remember, you can extend the deadli...
Tax Implications of Holding Precious Metal Assets in Your IRA
Dec 17, 2020Given today’s stock market valuations and historically low-interest rates on fixed-income investments, some IRA owners may be interested in moving some fu...
Stay Afloat with Tax-Favored Coronavirus-Related Distributions
Apr 10, 2020The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing economic hardship for many people and businesses in the United States. On March 27, the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus...
Now May Be a Good Time for a Roth IRA Conversion
Apr 09, 2020The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing havoc in the global markets and the U.S. economy. In today’s uncertain marketplace, it’s important to...
Remember To Take Required Minimum Distributions at Age 70 1/2 Or Face Penalties
Feb 17, 2017Did you know there’s a stiff penalty if you fail to take timely distributions from your IRA? Once you turn age 70½, you must start taking required minimu...