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. …
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. …
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
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…
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…
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.