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5 QCD Rules You Must Know

Wednesday, November 30, 2016
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is way for you to move funds out of your IRA to a qualifying charity income tax free. Time is running out if you are interested doing a QCD for 2016. The rapidly-approaching deadline for a QCD for this year is December 31, 2016. If you are thinking this might be a good strategy for you for 2016, here are 5 rules you must know.
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Who Doesn’t Need to Take a 2016 RMD by December 31?

Monday, November 21, 2016
Fall is in the air and the holidays are just around the corner. For many retirement account owners, this means that an important deadline is approaching. Most of those who are 70 ½ or older will need to take a 2016 RMD by December 31, 2016. However, that deadline does not apply to everyone. If you are age 70 ½ or over, when would an RMD not be required to be taken from your retirement account by the upcoming December 31 deadline? Here are some exceptions that might apply to you.
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RMDs When You are No Longer “Still Working”

Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are fact of life for most retirement account owners once they reach age 70 ½. However, if you fit the definition of “still-working” you catch break and can delay your RMDs. What happens when you finally decide to throw in the towel and begin your well-earned retirement? Well, RMDs must start and that’s when things can get a little complicated. You will want to proceed with caution because a missed RMD is a costly mistake. There is a 50% penalty on an RMD that is not taken. That is not the way you want to start your golden years!
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Roth Conversion Taxes and Trust as A Beneficiary for a 403b

Thursday, November 03, 2016
This week's Slott Report Mailbag looks at taxes associated with converting a Traditional IRA into a Roth; we also have a 2-part question regarding a living trust as the designated beneficiary on a 403b Plan -- that living trust then designated her children as equal beneficiaries.
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Using Your IRA to Buy Your First Home

Monday, October 24, 2016
Your IRA savings are intended to be used for your retirement. However, if you are like many others, your IRA may be your biggest asset. If you are looking to become a home owner, you may need your IRA funds to make that happen and there is a special break in the tax code that can help you.
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