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The Demise of the Stretch IRA

News & Press

Friday, March 19, 2021

Christine Benz: Hi, I'm Christine Benz for Morningstar.The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, brought about the demise of the so-called "stretch IRA." Joining me to discuss the implications for tax and retirement planning is tax and retirement expert, Ed Slott

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IRA Q&A With Ed Slott: How Do I Get Back My 2020 RMD?

Contributing Articles

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Q: Early last year I took my 2020 required minimum distribution (RMD) from my IRA, but later in the year the tax law waived RMDs, so I returned the funds.By doing this, I thought this was all taken care of, meaning that I thought I was “zeroed” out with no tax due.

But now it's tax time, and I have two issues I'd like help on.

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“Retire Safe & Secure! with Ed Slott” Public Television Special Updated for 2021

Company Announcements

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

As “The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb” Launches at Best-Seller Status, America’s IRA Expert’s Public Television Special Airs Nationwide With Latest Retirement Law Content
 

New York – March 16, 2021 –Retire Safe & Secure!with Ed Slott,” a popular public television special that educates viewers on key retirement savings strategies to have more, keep more and make their money last, has recently been updated to include the latest retirement and tax-planning laws and strategies

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Here’s How You Can Still Save on 2020 Taxes

News & Press

Friday, March 05, 2021

The arrival of 2021, as welcome as it was, put a hard stop on most moves by Americans to lower their 2020 tax bills.The window for things like making charitable donations or taking capital losses to offset gains slammed shut on December 31.

But there are still a few things people can do now to cut last year’s taxes

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