IRAs

For tax purposes, the SEP IRA and the regular IRA are the same sort of account. The sole distinction is that a SEP IRA can accept contributions from employers, whereas a standard IRA can only accept contributions from individuals. So, with the exception of who is allowed to contribute, you can combine the SEP IRA […]

Traditional IRA contributions are tax deductible, gains grow tax-free, and withdrawals are income taxed. Withdrawals from a Roth IRA are tax-free if the account owner has held it for at least five years. Roth IRA contributions are made after-tax dollars, so they can be withdrawn at any time for any reason. Early withdrawals from a

Spouses cannot own an IRA together. It can only be held in the name of one person. However, depending on your goals, appointing the accountholder’s spouse as power of attorney could be a viable option. When activated, a restricted power of attorney allows the spouse to make transactions within the account, while a complete power

You can transfer money from a 401(k) to an IRA without paying a penalty, but you must deposit the monies from your 401(k) within 60 days. If you transfer money from a standard 401(k) to a Roth IRA, however, there will be tax implications. What are the advantages of rolling over a 401(k) to an

You can roll your 403(b) balance into a regular individual retirement plan if you no longer work for the company that started your 403(b) account (IRA). Can you roll a 403b into an IRA without penalty? You won’t have to pay taxes if you convert to a regular IRA. The administrator will transfer the 403(b)

SEP IRA is a type of individual retirement account. In 2016, 1099 workers can contribute up to 25% of their net self-employment earnings or $53,000, whichever is less, under the simplified employee pension plan. It functions in the same way as a typical IRA, and all contributions are tax-deductible. You can contribute to a SEP

You can roll an eligible workplace plan, such as a 401(a) or 403(b), into your IRA and avoid paying taxes, as long as you follow the Internal Revenue Service’s rules. Can a 401A be rolled into a Simple IRA? A SIMPLE IRA could previously only accept transfers from another SIMPLE IRA. A new law enacted

You can roll over money from a standard 401(k) or 403(b) into a Roth IRA. This, however, would be termed a “Roth conversion,” and you’d have to record the money as income and pay ordinary incometaxes on it at tax time. Can you roll a 403b into an IRA without penalty? You won’t have to

If you have a Roth 401(k) or 403(b), you can transfer your funds tax-free to a Roth IRA. You can roll over money from a standard 401(k) or 403(b) into a Roth IRA. However, because this is a “Roth conversion,” you’ll have to report the money as income and pay taxes on it. Can you

As a result of recent tax law changes, you can now transfer — or roll over — money from your 457(b) plan to an IRA once you’ve left your job. Your 457(b) plan provides you with a big benefit while you work for the government: tax deferral. Can I move my 457 to an IRA?