Don’t forget to take required minimum distributions this year
If you have a traditional IRA or tax-deferred retirement plan account, you probably know that you must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) when you reach a certain age — or you’ll be penalized. The CARES Act, which passed last March, allowed people to skip taking these withdrawals in 2020 but now that we’re in 2021, […]
SECURE Act brings changes to retirement plans, kiddie tax and more
Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), landmark legislation that may affect how you plan for your retirement. Many of the provisions go into effect in 2020, which means now is the time to consider how these new rules may affect your […]
Contribution limits for 401(k) plans increasing in 2020; IRA limits remain the same
The contribution limits for employees with 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans will increase in 2020 from 19,000 to $19,500. The catch-up contribution limit for employees 50 and older who participate in these plans is increased from $6,000 to $6,500. The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional IRAs and Roth […]
Required Minimum Distribution to be taken by year end
Taxpayers born before July 1, 1948, generally must receive Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) payments from their Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans (including Section 401(k) , 403(b) , and 457(b) plans) by Dec. 31, 2018. A special rule allows those who reached age 70 1/2 during 2018 to wait until as late as […]