Wash Sale Rules, Roth Conversions, and RMDs: Q&A #2244
October 29, 2022

Chris and in-house CPA, Bob Palechek sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to wash sales, Roth conversions, and required minimum distributions (RMDs). (6:00) George from California wonders if he can sell funds at a loss in his brokerage account and immediately repurchase identical shares in a Roth IRA to avoid the wash sale rule. (14:00) George from Connecticut asks about...
Listen NowACA Credits, RMDs, IRMAA, and Tax Diversification: Q&A #2238
September 17, 2022

Chris and inhouse CPA, Bob Palechek discuss listener questions relating to ACA credits, RMD taxation, IRMAA, and tax diversification. (3:45) A listener in Arizona looks for clarification on how planning for ACA credits should fit into retirement withdrawals. (26:30) Georgette from Texas asks if the RMD total includes Federal tax or if the remainder of the RMD total has to be after-tax. (32:45)...
Listen NowSocial Security, CARES Act, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2230
July 23, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the CARES Act, PTE 2020-02, Roth conversions, and retirement planning. (4:15) A listener looks for clarification on the rules of spousal Social Security benefits. (13:45) George asks about the Social Security earnings test for collecting survivor benefits. (26:15) A listener wonders about the IRS 2020-50 notice for guidance...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth Conversions, and Mortality Credits: Q&A #2225
June 18, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions about Social Security, Roth conversions, and annuity mortality credits. (3:30) George in North Carolina looks for clarification on his spouses Social Security benefit and whether or not it will be WEP/GPO affected. (8:30) A listener from Wisconsin asks about the calculation for the pro-rata amount on a Roth conversion. (23:15) George from...
Listen NowSpousal Social Security, Roth Conversions, Rollovers, and Pensions: Q&A #2212
March 19, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to spousal Social Security benefits, Roth conversions, rollovers, and pensions. (10:30) George from Michigan looks for clarification on the potential benefit of a spousal benefit for his wife. (24:00) George from Connecticut lays out his plan for multi-year Roth conversions and prioritizing the “0” in his 210 tax number. (45:00) An...
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