If you were born in 1959, what is the first year that you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs)? That would seem like an easy question to answer, but because of a snafu by Congress, it isn’t quite so clear.
If you have both pre-tax and Roth accounts in a 401(k) (or a 403(b) or governmental 457(b)) and are subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs), be aware of new rule changes made in the 2022 SECU RE 2.0 law. The rules were clarified in the IRS RMD final regulations, which came out on July 18.
If you have both pre-tax and Roth accounts in a 401(k) (or a 403(b) or governmental 457(b)) and are subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs), be aware of new rule changes made in the 2022 SECU RE 2.0 law. The rules were clarified in the IRS RMD final regulations, which came out on July 18.
New rules require withdrawals over 10 years, but there are options. Here are some tips to maximize your inheritance and avoid a big tax hit.
The Ed Slott team answers thousands of IRA and work plan questions annually. Over time, certain inquiries repeat themselves. Here are the top 10 IRA and work plan confusions, along with the answers:
The holidays are approaching, so hopefully there’s some free time to pick up a new read. Here’s a list of our top picks.
You may also want to peruse the original list. Here’s the link.
Happy reading from the Retirement Daily team!
As a result of widespread job loss during the coronavirus pandemic, many suddenly-unemployed persons who dipped into retirement accounts are saddled with outstanding loans from company savings plans.Advisers can play a valuable role in helping these clients by understanding how the “loan offset” rules work, how the CARES Act affects loan offsets, and how offsets differ from “deemed distributions.”
Does your employer offer both a traditional and Roth 401(k) and does your employer allow you the opportunity to do what’s called an in-plan Roth conversion?That’s a tactic whereby you would convert some or all the money in your traditional 401(k) into your Roth 401(k)
The real estate market is hot.It is a seller’s market in much of the country and buyers face challenges
The term “self-directed IRA” can be confusing, given that account owners choose whichever stock or mutual fund they want to buy within their IRA, and how much to purchase and how much to sell.
