Estate Tax Exemption, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and Backdoor Roth IRAs: Q&A #2039
September 26, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss some questions on the lifetime estate tax exemption, locating old 401(k)s, Roth IRA conversion limits, and backdoor Roth contributions. (8:38) Georgette asks a question about the lifetime estate tax exemption. (21:55) George wonders what the best way to locate an old 401(k) is. (38:50) A Pennsylvanian asks about the limits of Roth IRA conversions that can be made each year....
Listen NowSocial Security, Tax Deductions, and 401(k) Advice: Q&A #2035
August 29, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions relating to Social Security, standard tax deductions as a result of the CARES Act, and 401(k) advice for a younger investor. (5:45) A listener from New Jersey wonders what happens to employer Social Security contributions when the employee has maxed out their Social Security with a different employer. (17:45) George from Kentucky asks about...
Listen NowSocial Security, WEP, 401(k) Rollovers, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2034
August 22, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions regarding Social Security, WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision), 401k rollovers, and Roth Conversions. (Intro) Jim and Chris begin by discussing financial advice given by a popular radio broadcaster. Both Jim and Chris felt as though the advice provided by this popular broadcaster fell short in its accuracy and was too generalized in its approach...
Listen Now1099 Tax Forms and the “Mega Backdoor Conversion”: EDU #2008
February 26, 2020
Chris hosts today’s show with CPA Bob Palechek as they discuss 1099 tax forms and the “mega backdoor Roth conversion.” This topic is the result of a listener’s email about converting after-tax 401k dollars into a Roth IRA and wondering if he’ll receive a 1099 form from his IRA custodian....
Listen NowNon-Taxed SS, Unexpected Life Changes, 401ks, IRAs and Other Investments: Q&A #2001
January 4, 2020
The discussion for Jim and Chris today lands on topics such as non-taxed portions of Social Security income, unexpected life changes, and questions regarding 401(k)s, IRAs, and deferred compensation plans. (9:50) An Illinois listener wonders if his un-taxed Social Security income will count toward MAGI for determination of Medicare premiums. (18:55) Jim and Chris discuss a Utah listener’s...
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