Tag Archives: Traditional IRA

Saving to retire?

Saving to Retire?

If you plan to retire by building a savings plan through an IRA or 401 (k) plan, there is a good chance that you can qualify for a special tax credit. The Saver’s credit is available to pensioners and can help reduce your tax liability. The Saver’s Credit, also known by its extended name, The […]

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Form 5498

Form 5498

Saving for retirement with an IRA or other tax-advantaged account will generate a Form 5498 from your financial institution at the beginning of tax time. Your financial institution also sends the IRS a copy of the form, which documents how much you contributed to your IRA during the year. Information Reported The Form 5498 reports: […]

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IRA Payouts for Major Expenses

Using funds form your IRA, whether a traditional plan or a Roth, can be a great way to cover some major expenses that you may incur through your lifetime. Just be aware of certain terms and conditions that apply when withdrawing. Home Purchase If you chose to withdraw funds from your traditional IRA before you’ve […]

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A traditional IRA is an account for retirement savings that can proved favorable at tax time. If your work doesn’t offer a retirement plan, or your income is below a specific threshold, then money contributed to a traditional IRA can be deducted at tax time. For 2015, the maximum amount of contributions for the year […]

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Saving for retirement is an important part of life. There are a variety of options you can use to ensure you have the appropriate funds to support you in your golden years. If you’ve opted to contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) you should be aware of how your contributions will factor in at […]

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There are many different types of retirement savings available. An individual retirement arrangement, also known as an IRA, is one type of personal savings which can be favorable at tax time. There are a few different kinds of IRA savings, including traditional and Roth IRAs. Typically, IRAs are arranged with a bank, insurance provider, or […]

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Not only is saving for retirement a great investment in your futures, it can also help save you some money at tax time. There are several different ways that retirement savings can have a positive impact on your tax refund, however, remember that penalties do exist for early or late withdrawals. Depending on the type […]

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For taxpayers who contribute to an IRA, tax time can lead to many questions regarding how those contributions may affect your taxes. If you chose to save for retirement through an IRA, there are some important things you should know. In order to contribute to a traditional IRA, you have to be under 70 ½ […]

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