If you are aged 70 1/2 or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution
(QCD) offers a powerful way to reduce your taxable income while
supporting your favorite charities. A QCD is a transfer of funds made
directly from your IRA (excluding active SEP or...read more
The Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is the mandatory amount that
must be withdrawn from most retirement accounts each year. If you turned
73 in 2024 or earlier, understanding these rules and accurately
reporting the income on your 2025 tax return...read more
Which is better depends on your financial goals, income, and tax
situation. While nobody can predict future tax laws, we have a fairly
good understanding that more income usually means higher tax rates. For
tax planning you should consider your curre...read more
Is it time to retire? You’ve worked your whole life - setting aside some
of your hard-earned dollars to ensure a comfortable retirement. Now it’s
time to reap the benefits of your savings! Know your options and gather
the knowledge to reduce taxes, e...read more
The best place to begin your retirement tax savings is with expert
knowledge! You’ll find that in the The Golden Years Guide to Tax-Free
Retirement, which is filled with great tips from financial experts
in-the-know. Most people are familiar with a 4...read more
I'm a live in caregiver for a child. I work through an agency so there
is no Federal Income Tax taken out, but I still pay into social security
and Medicaid. I know in the past the income was deducted on Schedule 1.
Is there a place to deduct this or...read more
I'm also confused about how to respond to ?'s like "was contribution a
repayent of money you previously took out a retirement plan?" if it was
rolled over.
In February, I contributed 3500 to a traditional IRA-then in March
converted it or rolled it over to my Roth ira.Just today, I contributed
another 8k to my Roth IRA. I am over the limit, right?It didn't show up
as being over the limit on my financial...read more