Can You Gift an IRA?

Gift Box Converted

While it is possible to gift an IRA to an individual, it is much more straightforward when gifting one to a qualified charity.

Taking RMDs from Retirement Accounts

Taking RMDs

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to start getting your retirement accounts in order.  There are certain things you must do, depending on your age and the type of account(s) you have.  Today, we are going to look at required minimum distributions or RMD.  Taking RMDs must be done by anyone […]

New 2023 RMD Rules You Need to Know

New 2023 RMD Rules You Need to Know

As you get closer to retirement age, you need to be mindful of the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules so you are withdrawing the required amount once you reach age 73.

Required Minimum Distribution Rules

Required Minimum Distribution Rules Explained

In general, excluding Roth IRAs, retirement plans, including Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k) plans are subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs). The RMD rules are contingent on many aspects, including the person or party that is responsible to take the RMD. Key Points RMDs are required for most retirement accounts once you reach age 72 […]

Solo 401k Plan Required Minimum Distribution Rules

Solo 401(k) RMD

What is an RMD? Once you reach the age of 70½, you must start to better understand the required minimum distributions (RMDs) rules. That’s because, upon reaching this age, the IRS requires you to withdraw at least a minimum amount each year from all your IRAs and retirement plans—except Roth IRAs—and pay ordinary income taxes […]

Reversing an RMD for 2020 Due to CARES Act

reversing an rmd

Guidance released by the IRS on June 23, 2020 will allow the reversing of an RMD for anyone that previously took one in 2020. The CARES Act waived all RMDs due for 2020.