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New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023
Retegy Team - Dec 4, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service has released new retirement contribution limits for the coming year.

After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, some of these cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels. This include changes to IRA, Roth IRA, Workplace and SIMPLE Retirement Accounts, and other changes.

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End-of-the-Year Money Moves. 2022 Edition
Retegy Team - Nov 23, 2022

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to the outgoing year

What has changed for you in 2022? This year has been as complicated as learning a new dance. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. Did you retire? There’s another step. Did you start a family? That’s practically a pirouette. Proving that you have all of the right moves in 2022 might put you in a better position to tango with 2023.

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2021 Limits for IRAs, 401(k)s and More
Retegy Team - Nov 1, 2020

Numbers to know for the new year.

On October 26, the Treasury Department released the 2021 adjusted figures for retirement account savings. Although these adjustments won’t bring any major changes, there are some minor elements to note.

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“Backdoor” Roth IRAs
Retegy Team - Jun 17, 2020

If you make too much money to open a Roth IRA, you could create one this way.

You can sum up the appeal of a Roth IRA in three words: federal tax benefit.

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The SECURE Act
Retegy Team - Jan 21, 2020

Long-established retirement account rules change.

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is now law. With it, comes some of the biggest changes to retirement savings law in recent years. While the new rules don’t appear to amount to a massive upheaval, the SECURE Act will require a change in strategy for many Americans. For others, it may reveal new opportunities.

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New IRS Contribution Limits for 2020
Retegy Team - Nov 19, 2019

Changes for 2020.

The I.R.S. just increased the annual contribution limits on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other widely used retirement plan accounts for 2020. Here’s a quick look at the changes.

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Tax Moves to Consider in Summer
Retegy Team - Jul 27, 2019

Now is a good time to think about a few financial matters.

Consider making tax moves earlier rather than later. If you own a business, earn significant investment income, are recently married or divorced, or have a Flexible Savings Account (FSA), you may want to work on your income tax strategy now rather than in December or April.

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Tax Efficiency
Retegy Team - Jun 20, 2019

What it means; why it counts.

The after-tax return vs. the pretax return. Everyone wants their investments to perform well. But for many investors it’s their after-tax return that may make all the difference. After all, even if your portfolio is earning double-digit returns, it may not matter if you’re also losing a percent of those earnings to taxes.

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Roth IRA Conversions
Retegy Team - May 31, 2019

What are your options? What are the benefits?

If you own an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), perhaps you have heard about Roth IRA conversions. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can make a lot of sense depending on your situation. But remember, consulting with your financial advisor before making financial decisions is never a bad idea. Ready to learn more? Read on.

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What if You Get Audited?
Retegy Team - Feb 11, 2019

What the I.R.S. looks for and why.

“Audit” is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of taxpayers.

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Section 199A Business Tax Deductions
Retegy Team - Jan 17, 2019

A deduction intended for pass-through business owners

Many households, businesses, and other organizations are arranging their documents for the coming tax season. The changes to the tax code have inspired a great deal of discussion, confusion, and clarification.

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A Look at HSAs
Retegy Team - Jan 15, 2019

Health Savings Accounts may provide you with remarkable tax advantages.

Why do higher-income households inquire about Health Savings Accounts? They have heard about what an HSA can potentially offer them: a pool of tax-exempt dollars for health care, a path to tax savings, even a possible source of retirement income after age 65. You may want to look at this option yourself.

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Traditional vs. Roth IRAs
Retegy Team - Jan 8, 2019

Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

IRAs can be an important tool in your retirement savings belt, and whichever you choose to open could have a significant impact on how those accounts might grow.

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How New Tax Laws Affect Small Businesses
Retegy Team - Dec 19, 2018

A recap of the major changes impacting corporations and closely held firms.

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act changed the tax picture for business owners. Whether your company is incorporated or held closely, you must recognize how the recent adjustments to the Internal Revenue Code can potentially affect you and your workers.

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“Mega Backdoor Roth” – The Definitive Guide
Vladimir Kouznetsov, EA, CFP® - Dec 12, 2018

Tax Implications and Benefits of the Mega Backdoor Roth

What is “Mega Backdoor Roth IRA”? It is a financial planning technique that deals with contributing funds to a Roth IRA retirement savings account.

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Some Changes Are Coming for 401(k)s
Retegy Team - Dec 4, 2018

Take note of them for 2019.

Some notable developments are about to impact 401(k) plans. They follow a major change that became effective in 2018. Thanks to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, workers who borrow from 401(k) accounts and leave their jobs now have until October of the following year to repay plan loans.

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Recent Tax Changes Around the Home
Retegy Team - Nov 30, 2018

How the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act impacted three popular deductions

Three recent tax law changes impact homeowners and home-based businesses. They may affect your federal income taxes this year.

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Tax Considerations for Retirees
Retegy Team - Nov 28, 2018

Are you aware of them?

The federal government offers some major tax breaks for older Americans. Some of these perks deserve more publicity than they receive.

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Tax Changes That May Be Overlooked
Retegy Team - Nov 21, 2018

Some alterations to the Internal Revenue Code were less publicized than others.

Late last year, federal tax laws underwent sweeping changes. Nearly a year later, you can be forgiven for not keeping up with them all. Here is a look at some important (yet underrecognized) adjustments that may affect the numbers on your 2018 federal return.

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Is Now the Right Time to Go Roth?
Retegy Team - Nov 20, 2018

Some say yes, pointing to the recent federal tax reforms.

Will federal income tax rates ever be lower than they are right now? Given the outlook for Social Security and Medicare, it is hard to imagine them falling much further. Higher federal income taxes could very well be on the horizon, as the tax cuts set by the 2017 reforms are scheduled to sunset when 2025 ends.

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Avoid Tax Consequences With a Direct 401(k) Rollover
Retegy Team - Jun 4, 2018

Few things you need to know about 401(k) rollover

There are several options for your 401(k) plan when you leave an employer, two of which are the direct and indirect rollover.



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