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

October 29, 2022

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

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...

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ACA Credits, RMDs, IRMAA, and Tax Diversification: Q&A #2238

September 17, 2022

ACA Credits, RMDs, IRMAA, and Tax Diversification: Q&A #2238

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)...

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Social Security, CARES Act, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2230

July 23, 2022

Social Security, CARES Act, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2230

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...

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Social Security, Roth Conversions, and Mortality Credits: Q&A #2225

June 18, 2022

Social Security, Roth Conversions, and Mortality Credits: Q&A #2225

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...

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Spousal Social Security, Roth Conversions, Rollovers, and Pensions: Q&A #2212

March 19, 2022

Spousal Social Security, Roth Conversions, Rollovers, and Pensions: Q&A #2212

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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Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs. The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is a registered investment adviser located in Fort Collins, CO. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Current registered states: CA, CO, PA, TX, WA, IL Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AZ, CA, CA, CN, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Click here for a more detailed disclosure.