Mar 17, 2011 | Blog
I’ve been a CPA for over twenty years. Recharacterizing a Roth is one of only a few instances that I can think of where the IRS allows you to make a decision (convert from Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA), wait what could be well over a year to see how your newly converted Roth IRA performs, and if you don’t like your decision, change it back (recharacterize).
Mar 17, 2011 | Blog
As 2010 is comes to a close, we all begin to look ahead to 2011. For retirement plans, the landscape in 2011 will look much like 2010. The new contribution limits largely remain unchanged. In calculating these, IRS compares the official cost of living increase from September of 2010 to September of 2009. In reviewing these limits, some definitions and rules need to be kept in mind.
Nov 22, 2010 | FAQ, Knowledge Portal, Traditional IRAs
Source: www.irs.govA traditional IRA is any IRA that is not a Roth or SIMPLE IRAWho Can Set Up a Traditional IRA?You can set up and make contributions to a traditional IRA if:You (or, if you file a joint return, your spouse) received taxable compensation during the...
Nov 22, 2010 | Knowledge Portal, Roth IRAs
Source: www.irs.gov A Roth IRA is an IRA that, except as explained below, is subject to the rules that apply to a traditional IRA. You cannot deduct contributions to a Roth IRA. If you satisfy the requirements, qualified distributions are tax-free. You can make...
Nov 22, 2010 | FAQ, Knowledge Portal, SIMPLE IRAs
Source: www.irs.gov A SIMPLE IRA plan is a Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees. Because this is a simplified plan, the administrative costs should be lower than for other, more complex plans. Under a SIMPLE IRA plan, employees and employers make contributions...
Nov 22, 2010 | FAQ, Knowledge Portal, SEP IRAs
Source: IRS.gov A SEP is a simplified employee pension plan. A SEP plan provides employers with a simplified method to make contributions toward their employees’ retirement and, if self-employed, their own retirement. Contributions are made directly to an Individual...
Nov 22, 2010 | Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA), FAQ, Knowledge Portal
Source: www.IRS.gov IRS TAX TIP 2008-59 A Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) is an account created as an incentive to help parents and students save for education expenses. The total contributions for the beneficiary of this account cannot be more than $2,000...
Nov 22, 2010 | IRS News & Updates
source: www.irs.gov IR-2010-108, Oct. 28, 2010 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2011. In general, these limits will...
Nov 22, 2010 | FAQ, Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
sources: www.IRS.gov A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-exempt trust or custodial account that you set up with a qualified HSA trustee to pay or reimburse certain medical expenses you incur. You must be an eligible individual to qualify for an HSA. No permission...
