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4 Reasons to do a Roth Conversion

Posted in Tax News on June 17, 2021

This article is original content written by Thomas Scanlon, CPA, CFP® of Manchester, CT. 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…

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4 Reasons All Employers Should Offer a Roth 401(k) Plan

Posted in Tax News on November 6, 2012

  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…

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8 Ways to Withdraw From Your IRA Before Age 59½ Without Penalty

Posted in Tax News on June 9, 2011

Traditional IRAs were designed to provide an opportunity for people to save for retirement on a pre-tax, tax-deferred basis.  In other words, the money grows without having to pay any taxes currently on the gains.

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5 Reasons Everyone Should Contribute to an IRA

Posted in Tax News on February 11, 2011

  Here are the five reasons everyone should contribute to an IRA. 1) Income Tax Deduction.  Many taxpayers who contribute to an IRA will get a tax deduction.  Some taxpayers with higher incomes that participate in a retirement plan at…

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The Difference Between an IRA and a Roth IRA

Posted in Tax News on February 4, 2011

Deciding whether to open an IRA or  a Roth IRA is a major decision with potentially large financial consequences. Both forms of the IRA are great ways to save for retirement, although each offers different advantages and rules. 

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