Social Security Benefits, RMD Taxes, IRMAA, and Social Security Taxation: Q&A #2508
February 22, 2025
While Jim is attending a conference, Chris is joined by Jake to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security benefits, RMD taxes, IRMAA, and taxability considerations for claiming Social Security. (5:00) Georgette asks whether her survivor benefit will be reduced since her husband passed away at age 71. (13:30) The guys address whether claiming early on a work record reduces a spousal...
Listen NowTax Questions Answered: Q&A #2428
July 13, 2024
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...
Listen NowChild-In-Care Benefits, Annuity Questions, and More: Q&A #2018
May 2, 2020
Today Jim and Chris respond to 5 questions, conversing about child-in-care spousal benefits, some tax considerations, annuity questions and some CARES Act questions. (12:49) A Floridian wonders if she can still work if she files for child-in-care spousal benefits. (16:35) A listener wonders if gifting his kids some shares from his taxable account is a good idea. (See Q&A #2013 to listen to...
Listen NowIRA Tax Strategy, Retirement Strategies, and Financial Stability of Pensions: Q&A #2012
March 21, 2020
Today Jim and Chris answer questions about a traditional IRA tax strategy, withdrawal vs. secure income strategies in retirement planning, and the financial stability of pensions. (6:00) A Georgian wonders if his traditional IRA tax strategy will get him in trouble. (23:00) A listener asks for advice for those who base their retirement funding on a withdrawal strategy, and how can he move to a...
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