A Roth IRA offers distinct tax advantages that set it apart within the IRA family. But not everyone is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. Learn more about the eligibility requirements.
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Saving enough for retirement is difficult for most Americans. Unfortunately, it can be even more difficult for women. By understanding some of the challenges that many women face when it comes to saving, you can help your women clients who may be lagging behind in retirement preparedness catch up and even pull ahead.
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On December 20, 2019, the President signed into law the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, which includes the major retirement savings-related SECURE Act provisions previously passed by the House in April 2019. Many of the provisions will become effective January 1, 2020.
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Awaiting both House and Senate approval and signature by the President is the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, which contains provisions to fund government operations for the coming fiscal year and includes SECURE Act provisions affecting retirement and individual savings plans.
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Drawing on its own retirement plan and consumer-directed healthcare account data, Ascensus offers a unique, comprehensive perspective into how Americans are saving for the future.
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A Traditional IRA is a tax-advantaged option for many working individuals to grow pretax retirement savings. But not everyone is eligible to contribute to a Traditional IRA. Learn more about the eligibility requirements.
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How should an RMD be satisfied for the year of an IRA owner’s death? How should it be reported? Should the beneficiary’s share of the IRA assets be moved to an inherited IRA before paying out the RMD?
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Quick Reference Tool: This flow chart helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for a Roth IRA contribution or a Traditional IRA deduction—or both—based on their modified adjusted gross income.
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The IRS recently released the 2020 cost-of-living adjustments. Many key IRA and retirement plan limits were increased for 2020.
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The IRS recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for updating life expectancy tables that are used when determining required minimum distributions.
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What is a trust and why would someone name a trust as an IRA beneficiary? What distribution options does a trust beneficiary of an IRA have? How are distributions to a trust reported to the IRS? Can the underlying beneficiaries of a trust set up their own inherited IRAs?
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What is a Sarbanes-Oxley blackout notice? What is a blackout period? What information must be included in the blackout notice? What are the potential consequences of not providing a timely blackout notice?
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For the next few months your organization may see an increase in RMD questions and transactions. Take a few minutes now to learn (or relearn) some basic RMD rules.
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An IRA owner’s decision to select a beneficiary appears simple, but complex issues may surface. Learn more about three key issues so that your organization can be prepared.
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The U.S. Social Security Administration has announced a cost-of-living increase for 2020 to several of its benefit amounts, including the Social Security taxable wage base.
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Two lawsuits have recently been filed seeking to invalidate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new fiduciary standards.
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How are beneficiary payouts affected when a primary beneficiary dies after the IRA owner? How about when a primary beneficiary dies before the IRA owner?
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Can an IRA owner roll over more than one distribution into an IRA in one year? If not, is there another way to retain the assets in a retirement account? What is the 12-month period for purposes of the one-per-12-month rule?
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