Twitter Tax Tips #17
If you’re still looking for ways to minimize your tax this year, remember that you can make contributions to your IRA thru 4/15 #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my prior explanatory post.)
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Retirement Account Rules Tweaked For 2009
Just before the holidays, President Bush signed a bill that eliminated the hefty penalty for not taking the required minimum distributions (RMDs) from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans for the year 2009. Under the traditional rules, you must begin RMDs for traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans by April 1…
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Saver's Credit Available To Some Taxpayers
Effective for the year 2008, some taxpayers can save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. This credit, referred to as the “saver’s credit” can offset the first $2,000 contributed to the taxpayer’s IRA, 401(k) and other retirement plans. There is a catch. The credit is only available to taxpayers which meet certain income…
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7 Ways To Save On Your Taxes Now
I know, I know. It’s August. Tax season is eons away. You don’t want to think about it. But maybe you should. With some shrewd planning now, you can save thousands on your taxes come April. Consider these actions: 1. Refinance. Yes, the market is a mess right now. But there are still lenders willing…
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Ask The Taxgirl: Rollovers
Taxpayer asks: I had a IRA from a former employer that was rolled over to a brokerage account in 2006. While preparing for my tax appointment, I contacted the brokerage house to find out if I was due a 1099 as I hadn’t received one. They said no. So I went to my appointment, got…
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Tax Changes For 2006 (Pt 2)
One of the most important tax changes for 2006 is the increase in the contribution limit for Roth and traditional IRAs rises for those taxpayers who are aged 50 or more. The increase is more than 10% from $4,500 to $5,000. But if you’re under age 50, sorry, the contribution limits remain the same. Even…