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IRS FORM 8606

I was told I can’t efile with two 8606 forms, both in my name. I have my own 8606 basis...
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RMD from TSP

Myself & 2 siblings inherited Mom’s Traditional TSP acct. She died in 2021 w/o taking her 2021 RMD. TSP divided...
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What Protection Do Spouses Get in Company Plans?

The federal ERISA law gives spouses of plan participants in ERISA-covered plans certain rights to the participant’s account. There are two types of ERISA financial protection for spouses. Spouses of IRA owners usually don’t have similar rights. The first type of protection applies to all ERISA plans. Those plans must automatically treat a married participant’s spouse as his beneficiary – unless the participant designates another beneficiary and the spouse gives written consent. (Spouses in community property states also receive this protection for IRAs established during marriage.)
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Simple IRA plan

Simple IRA plan is with TD Ameritrade. Advisor is moving firms and no longer custodies with TD. No advisor is...
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