Tax Questions Answered: Q&A #2428

July 13, 2024

Tax Questions Answered: Q&A #2428

In this episode Chris and guest Paul Neiffer, CPA will tackle listener tax questions. (3:45) A listener’s conversation with their sister has them wondering what strategies are recommended for the last high-earning year before retirement. (19:00) George plans to sell his rental property and is trying to understand what tax forms he needs as well as the capital gains implications. (28:00) A...

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Social Security, Roth Withdrawals, and IRAs: Q&A #2426

June 29, 2024

Social Security, Roth Withdrawals, and IRAs: Q&A #2426

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth withdrawals, and IRAs. (13:00) Georgette has been getting mixed messages about her survivor and spousal benefit options. (26:30) A couple reevaluates when to begin taking Social Security. (42:00) A listener looks for clarification on Roth Conversion rules. (58:30) Jim and Chris answer a Roth withdrawal...

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Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and IRAs: Q&A #2425

June 22, 2024

Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and IRAs: Q&A #2425

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and IRAs. (3:45) A listener asks if her pension benefit will reduce her spouse’s Social Security benefit. (14:30) A listener wonders if there’s anything they need to be aware of when considering IRMAA and Roth conversions. (24:00) George asks about the 5-year rule for taking...

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Capital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416

April 20, 2024

Capital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416

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...

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Taxes, IRAs, Roth Conversions, Basis, and Trusts: Q&A #2413

March 30, 2024

Taxes, IRAs, Roth Conversions, Basis, and Trusts: Q&A #2413

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...

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