Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, Step-Up Basis, Family Maximums, Beneficiaries, and Inheritances: Q&A #2501

January 4, 2025

Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, Step-Up Basis, Family Maximums, Beneficiaries, and Inheritances: Q&A #2501

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security spousal benefits, IRMAA planning, step-up in basis rules, family maximums, IRA beneficiaries, and factoring inheritances into retirement planning. (12:00) George asks how his wife’s spousal Social Security benefit will be calculated, specifically regarding COLA increases to his PIA and his delayed filing at age 70. (20:30) A...

Listen Now

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...

Listen Now

Social Security, Tax Credits, Step-Up in Basis, VATs, Rollover IRAs, and LTC: Q&A #2114

April 3, 2021

Social Security, Tax Credits, Step-Up in Basis, VATs, Rollover IRAs, and LTC: Q&A #2114

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions and comments on Social Security, Tax Credits, Step-Up in Basis, VATs, Rollover IRAs, and LTC. (7:00) A listener from North Carolina would like to know how the family’s maximum Social Security benefit affects a child’s Social Security benefit. (25:10) A CPA from Alabama commented on future tax credit proposals. (30:50) A Californian...

Listen Now

Check out the background of firms and investment professionals on SEC’s Adviser Info Page.

Jim Saulnier and Associates | 970-530-0556 | 506 East Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

© 2025, Jim Saulnier & Associates All rights reserved.

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.