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Recharacterization Still Exists
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
When a traditional IRA owner wants to convert all or a portion of his account to a Roth IRA, he needs to think long and hard about the transaction. For example, some questions to consider:
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In this week's Slott Report Mailbag, we answer reader questions regarding #Roth #IRA distributions and self-directed IRA accounts. Read more here:
Roth IRA Distributions and Self-Directed IRAs: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag - Ed Slott and Company,...
Question: I have a question about the Roth IRA distribution ordering rules based on a client's situation: 1. The ...
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In today’s Slott Report, we discuss some flexibility that custodian’s have when it comes to titling inherited #IRAs and certain transactions. Read the full blog here:
Beer Pong & IRA Custodial Rules - Ed Slott and Company, LLC
You know the game “beer pong?” Arrange 6 or 10 cups in a triangle, fill each one with a couple of ounces...
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In today's Slott Report, we discuss five important things you need to know when it comes to #Roth #401k accounts. Read more here:
Five Things to Know About Roth 401(k)s - Ed Slott and Company, LLC
A recent survey found that over 80% of 401(k) plans now offer employees the option of making Roth 401(k) employe...
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In this week's Slott Report Mailbag, we answer reader questions regarding SIMPLE #IRA required minimum distributions (#RMDs) and the IRA life expectancy tables. Read more here:
SIMPLE IRA RMDS AND IRS LIFE EXPECTANCY TABLES: TODAY’S SLOTT REPORT MAILBAG - Ed Slott and...
Question: Does a SIMPLE IRA owner who is over age 73 and still works for the same company that sponsors the ...
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In today's Slott Report, we discuss the importance of keeping your beneficiary forms in good order. Read more here:
Don’t Overlook Your Beneficiary Form - Ed Slott and Company, LLC
You have been contributing to your IRA for years. The market is up, and you are watching those investments grow....
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In today’s Slott Report, we discuss participation in multiple work plans, and some schemes that will not work. Read more here:
Participation in Multiple Work Plans – It Can Be Done! - Ed Slott and Company, LLC
It is perfectly acceptable for a person to participate in multiple work plans in the same year (even at the sa...
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