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Posts Tagged ‘Retirement’
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 »
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.
4 Reasons All Employers Should Offer a Roth 401(k) Plan
1) The Roth 401(k) Plan Has a Higher Contribution Limit that a Roth IRA
Taxpayers can contribute up to $5,000 per year into a Roth IRA. Taxpayers over age 50 can contribute an additional ‘catch-up’ contribution of $1,000 for a total of $6,000. To contribute to a Roth IRA you need to have earned income at least up to the amount of the contribution. … Continue reading »
4 Reasons to do a Roth Conversion
A Roth Conversion is when funds are taken out of an IRA and converted into a Roth IRA. This conversion results in taxable income. Here are 4 Reasons to do a Roth Conversion:
7 Things Connecticut Taxpayers Should Do Before Filing Their Income Tax Return
1) Don't panic. The returns are due on April 17th this year. This is due to April 15th falling on the weekend and April 16th being a holiday in Washington DC. If you can't get your return completed and filed on time, file an extension. The federal form is 4868 and the Connecticut form is CT-1040-EXT. This will allow you until October 15th … Continue reading »
