Non-deductible IRA contributions are a common option for savers to get more money into retirement accounts. While saving into an IRA is certainly never a bad idea, we find... Read More
Utilizing a 529 plan can be greatly beneficial toward anticipating the expenses ahead; however, it is difficult to predict what may be received in grants and scholarships in the... Read More
Just once in your lifetime you are allowed to roll money from your IRA to your HSA, or health savings account. This IRA to HSA rollover is called a... Read More
Understanding the type of income that counts towards the IRMAA calculation is important, because avoiding IRMAA can save you hundreds of dollars per month on each spouse’s monthly Medicare... Read More
Although often overshadowed by the higher federal tax rates, state income taxes can take a large bite out of earnings. Thankfully, there are a few options to reduce your... Read More
As tax rates have declined, more and more baby boomers retire, and 401k balances have risen, many are taking the opportunity to convert their 401k and IRAs into Roths... Read More
The Net Investment Income Tax is an added tax that is charged on dividends, interest, and capital gains from your investments. It can also apply to many other forms... Read More
If you don’t need your RMD (required minimum distribution) to cover ongoing living expenses, you are required to still take it. Here’s 3 options that can help you reduce... Read More
In March of 2022, new Iowa tax reform was signed into law that will do away with Iowa’s complex income tax brackets and apply a flat tax. In addition... Read More
There are a number of valuable items you can review on your tax return to reduce how much tax you are paying when retired: Read More
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