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 […]
Creating a new employee retirement plan could mean a tax credit
If you have been considering creating a retirement plan for your employees, you should know about a valuable tax credit that is available. Employers may be able to claim a tax credit for some of the ordinary and necessary costs of starting a SEP, SIMPLE IRA or qualified retirement plan. The tax credit is 50 […]
Roth or traditional IRA? Income level and taxes could help you decide
It’s never too early to begin planning for retirement or investing in a nest egg for the future. There are several options available for investing in retirement plans, but the two we get questions about most often are whether a traditional or a Roth IRA is the best option. Deciding which is the best vehicle […]
Are your employees ignoring their 401(k)s?
For many businesses, offering employees a 401(k) plan is no longer an option — it’s a competitive necessity. But employees often grow so accustomed to having a 401(k) that they don’t pay much attention to it. It’s in your best interest as a business owner to buck this trend. Keeping your employees engaged with their […]
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 […]
Charitable IRA rollovers may be especially beneficial in 2018
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA to qualified charitable organizations without owing any income tax on the distributions. This break may be especially beneficial now because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changes that affect who can benefit from the […]
What is the right 401(k) for your business?
Most employers know the value of offering employees a tax-advantaged retirement plan, but the question is finding the right one. The most common plan of this type is a 401(k), but you may not be aware that there are a variety of types. Below is an overview of some of the most popular options: Traditional. […]