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...

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Social Security, Rollovers, Annuities, and Trusts: Q&A #2412

March 23, 2024

Social Security, Rollovers, Annuities, and Trusts: Q&A #2412

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, rollovers, annuities, and trusts. (6:00) George in Ohio asks about delaying a Social Security benefit, claiming retroactively, and if the SSA will know how to handle the associated spousal benefit. (14:00) A listener from Maine looks for help calculating his wives Social Security benefit at full retirement age....

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Medicare, IRMAA, Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, RMDs, and Trusts: Q&A #2401

January 6, 2024

Medicare, IRMAA, Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, RMDs, and Trusts: Q&A #2401

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Medicare, IRMAA, Social Security, Roth conversions, taxes, RMDs, and trusts. (5:00) George from Arizona asks why Medicare doesn’t “true up” IRMAA penalties on a tax return. (12:00) George in Florida wonders if a couple has to be married for 10 years consecutively to qualify for a Social Security spousal benefit. (20:30) A...

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Social Security, Trusts, IRA Contributions and Deferred Compensation Plans: Q&A #2316

April 22, 2023

Social Security, Trusts, IRA Contributions and Deferred Compensation Plans: Q&A #2316

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, trusts, IRA contributions, and deferred compensation plans. (4:30) A Californian listener asks about his sisters age 70 full Social Security benefit amount given her unique situation. (11:30) This was a continuation on a question addressed last year regarding funding a bypass trust at death. (37:00) A listener...

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Social Security, WEP, and Trusts: Q&A #2315

April 15, 2023

Social Security, WEP, and Trusts: Q&A #2315

Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions regarding Social Security, WEP, and irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs). (9:00) George from Nebraska looks for clarification on how Government Pension Offsets (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affect his Social Security benefit. (30:15) Georgette asks if she’d be able to claim a Social Security survivor benefit off her...

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

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.