IRAs

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are legally mandated retirement savings accounts. Traditional IRAs allow you to grow your money tax-free, with minimal distributions starting at age 70 1/2 (depending on your life expectancy). Roth IRAs allow you to grow your money tax-free while also requiring no minimum distributions. When you die and leave your IRA to […]

In various ways, a Roth IRA varies from a standard IRA. Contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t tax deductible (and aren’t reported on your tax return), but qualifying distributions or distributions that are a return of contributions aren’t. The account or annuity must be labeled as a Roth IRA when it is set up to

Although your contributions to a traditional IRA are labeled as “before-tax,” you have already paid Social Security taxes on them. On Form 1040, line 32, you can deduct a conventional IRA contribution as an adjustment to your income. This lowers your taxable income, but not any Social Security taxes withheld by your employer or any

In various ways, a Roth IRA varies from a standard IRA. Contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t tax deductible (and aren’t reported on your tax return), but qualifying distributions or distributions that are a return of contributions aren’t. The account or annuity must be labeled as a Roth IRA when it is set up to

Contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t deductible, but gains grow tax-free, and eligible withdrawals are tax- and penalty-free. The requirements for withdrawing money from a Roth IRA and paying penalties vary based on your age, how long you’ve held the account, and other considerations. To avoid a 10% early withdrawal penalty, keep the following guidelines

In various ways, a Roth IRA varies from a standard IRA. Contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t tax deductible (and aren’t reported on your tax return), but qualifying distributions or distributions that are a return of contributions aren’t. The account or annuity must be labeled as a Roth IRA when it is set up to

Traditional IRA contributions should show up on your tax return in some way. Report the amount as a regular IRA deduction on Form 1040 or Form 1040A if you’re eligible. If you don’t claim a deduction because you don’t want to or because you’re covered by an employer plan and your AGI is too high,

On December 20, 2019, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) became law. The RMD requirements were significantly altered by the Secure Act. If you turned 701/2 in 2019, the previous rule applies, and your first RMD must be taken by April 1, 2020. If you turn 70 1/2 in 2020 or

In various ways, a Roth IRA varies from a standard IRA. Contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t tax deductible (and aren’t reported on your tax return), but qualifying distributions or distributions that are a return of contributions aren’t. The account or annuity must be labeled as a Roth IRA when it is set up to

If you have earned income and fulfill the income limits, you can contribute to a Roth IRA. Even if you don’t have a traditional employment, you may be able to claim “earned” income. Spouses who do not have a source of income can contribute to Roth IRAs using the other spouse’s earnings. Can you open