QCDs, Social Security Benefits, Trust Tax Rates, and More: Q&A #2006

February 8, 2020

QCDs, Social Security Benefits, Trust Tax Rates, and More: Q&A #2006

Jim would like to answer a record-breaking 8 questions today (Chris estimates that 3 is more realistic), but nonetheless they answer topics about QCDs, Social Security benefits, trust tax rates, and more! (In the end, Jim and Chris answered 7 listener questions–not too shabby!) (6:10) A Californian would like clarity about taking out a QCD from an IRA. (8:45) A listener would like to know...

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The Kiddie Tax, Tax Rates Influenced by the SECURE Act, and Tax Strategies: Q&A #2005

February 1, 2020

The Kiddie Tax, Tax Rates Influenced by the SECURE Act, and Tax Strategies: Q&A #2005

The newest member of our tax team, Bob Palechek, is today’s guest speaker–together he with Jim and Chris discuss an update on the Kiddie Tax, as well as other tax questions from listeners. (17:00) Jim, Chris, and Bob discuss an update on how the SECURE Act affected the Kiddie Tax. (39:00) A listener would like clarification on what tax rate is affected due to the SECURE Act: just...

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Social Security Benefits, SECURE Act, Backdoor Roth Conversions, and More: Q&A #2003

January 18, 2020

Social Security Benefits, SECURE Act, Backdoor Roth Conversions, and More: Q&A #2003

Jim and Chris answer 7 questions today in this episode, with topics ranging from social security benefits to the SECURE Act, to backdoor Roth conversions and more! (2:40) LIVE CALLER! A gentleman from West Virginia asks a question about child Social Security benefits. (14:00) LIVE CALLER! A gentleman calls in from New Jersey to talk about the SECURE Act and a private pension. (33:20) A listener...

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The SECURE Act Part 2 – The Death of the Stretch IRA: EDU #2001

January 8, 2020

The SECURE Act Part 2 – The Death of the Stretch IRA: EDU #2001

Jim and Chris welcome the New Year (already a week in!) with a second part to their SECURE Act topic: in particular, how the SECURE Act impacts existing trusts that have been named beneficiaries to an IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E47.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:10 —...

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Summary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946

January 1, 2020

Summary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946

What is the SECURE Act?  The acronym stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” and Jim and Chris discuss this recent Act and the 5 key changes that affect retirees in legislation passed in 2019—including the death of the stretch IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E46.mp3...

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