With the weather warming up and a few covid restrictions being lifted, wedding season is in full bloom. Along with choosing the right cake and flowers, newlyweds should be aware of how saying “I Do” affects their tax situation and retirement planning. Here’s a checklist for newly married couples: Update Name and Address Name - […]
The past few years have shown America's volatility in almost every asset class. That means it’s harder to be consistent in retirement investing. However, that doesn’t make it any less important. Now, more than ever, investors should be aware of trends and news that can affect their retirement saving. Here are some of the latest […]
The IRS Has Extended Your 2020 Deadline The IRS has provided automatic tax deadline extensions to people on a state-by-state basis. This includes the deadline to make 2020 IRA contributions. The good news for you is that you may still have time to open an account and get a deduction for 2020. Find out below […]
Retirement legislation has often been characterized as being confusing and without obvious benefits. However, the IRS and the government at large has begun making a move towards more taxpayer friendly laws and clear communications. In late 2019, the SECURE Act was passed. This was a series of retirement law reboots that sought to make retirement planning more workable for the American […]
Interesting Places For Retirement Everybody thinks of retirement a little bit differently. Maybe you envision a beachfront, a café with a good novel, or a trip to the nursery to finally get that bicolor butterfly bush you always wanted. Whatever you see, there will always be a practical question beside it. Where is the best place for me to […]
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights - Part 2 Last week we started a discussion about the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. This is an official IRS document that outlines what taxpayers can expect in the way of fair treatment. The first half of the list focused on elements of the product and the […]
When you open a Self Directed IRA, one of the great side benefits is getting educated about tax law. You find out how retirement benefits work, the ins and outs of Prohibited Transactions, and different applications of filing. What happens, though, when the system breaks down? We’ve all felt general annoyance with the IRS, but […]
Tax code can be confusing but that shouldn’t stop you from getting the maximum benefit. Let’s break down a recent tax change involving the new Solo 401(k) deadline and clarify what it means for you. (If you happen to enjoy tax law in all of its glorious complexity, you can check out the original Congressional bill here. Pay particular attention to Sec. 201.) Two Types of Solo 401(k) Contributions The Solo 401(k) is […]
