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3 Reasons I Encouraged My Son to Open a Roth IRA
I recently suggested to my son that he open a Roth IRA. Here are the 3 reasons why.
1) He’s Young
The Roth IRA offers a huge advantage over a regular IRA. This is particularly so for younger people. With the IRA you are (generally) allowed a tax deduction for this. The IRA grows tax deferred. You can … Continue reading »
4 Easy Steps to File Your Income Tax Extension
Your 2012 income tax return is due on April 15, 2013. What if you can’t get it done on time? Here are 4 easy steps to file your income tax extension.
1) Prepare a Tax Projection
How to Explain a Roth IRA to Your 25 Year Old
Roth IRA Eligibility
To be eligible for a Roth IRA you need to have earned income. This is typically from wages earned as an employee. Earnings from self-employment also qualify. The annual contribution is the lesser of your earned income or $5,000. The contribution can be made at any time during the year and up to April 15th following the year.
6 Proven Reasons to Make a Charitable Donation from Your IRA to Save Money
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has temporarily extended the ability of certain taxpayers to make charitable donations from their IRA.
The Basics
Charitably inclined taxpayers over age 70 1/2 can donate up to $100,000 per year from their IRA to a qualified charity. This is known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution. The donation must be made directly from the … Continue reading »
4 Easy Ways to Start Your 2013 Tax Planning and Save Money
The New Year’s celebrations are over.
The New Year’s Resolutions are starting. We’ll see how long they last.
Many people feel income taxes are going up. I’m confident they are for the higher income earners.
