Capital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416
April 20, 2024
Chris and Paul sit down to discuss listener questions relating to capital gains, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and basis. (4:10) Chris and Paul chat about an IRS notice. (10:00) A listener asks about the sale of a house and the possible capital gains exclusions allowed for single/married people. (17:45) George wonders if IRMAA avoidance and a large Roth conversion can be undone. (36:30) George looks...
Listen NowTaxes, IRAs, Roth Conversions, Basis, and Trusts: Q&A #2413
March 30, 2024
Jim, Chris, and Paul discuss listener questions relating to taxes, IRAs, Roth conversions, basis, and Trusts. (12:00) Georgette asks a question on how to calculate her net of tax future IRA distributions correctly without being “double taxed” in her projections. (19:00) A listener looks for the teams thoughts on whether or not Roth conversions while in the 32% bracket could make...
Listen NowSocial Security, 529/Roth Conversions, and HSAs: Q&A #2411
March 16, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, WEP, GPO, 529 conversions, HSAs, and Roth conversions. (5:30) A listener from Ohio asks about a unique Social Security survivorship scenario relating to children under a different legal guardianship. (13:15) A Michigan listener looks for clarification on when his wife can begin claiming a spousal Social Security benefit....
Listen NowConverting A 529 To A Roth IRA: EDU #2410
March 6, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a couple of articles and questions relating to converting 529 assets into a Roth IRA. Allen Roth Article: https://www.advisorperspectives.com/articles/2024/02/15/law-strategies-convert-college-529-rothhttps://www.529conference.com/status-board-secure-2-0-529-state-updates/ NY Times...
Listen NowRoth Conversions, Social Security, CD Ladders, and SPIAs: Q&A #2405
February 3, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Roth conversions, Social Security, CD ladders, and SPIAs. (3:30) A Californian listener wonders if Roth conversions are subject to the Social Security earnings test. (9:30) Georgette from Georgia looks for clarification on the maximum earnings limit regarding her husbands Social Security statement. (16:15) A listener asks about...
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