Another IRS Rule Change For RMDs!
The original SECURE Act enacted back in 2019 made two notable changes (among many) for those who owned retirement accounts. The first major change increased the age at which account owners must begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their tax-deferred retirement accounts from age 70 ½ to 72. The second major change addressed how […]
Secure Act 2.0 – Business Owners
Earlier this week we put out a summary of some of the changes that individual investors should be thinking about as a result of Secure Act 2.0 going into law. This article focuses on the changes that we think will be impactful to business owners going forward: 1) Small Business 401(k) Credits: For businesses with […]
Secure Act 2.0 – Individuals
Just before the close of 2022, Congress passed a $1.7 trillion government spending bill. Within that 4,000+ page document was Secure Act 2.0, which introduced ~90 new provisions regarding retirement savings. We’re tracking the details of this bill as additional information becomes available, but here are some of the highlights for individual investors: 1) New […]
Tax Scams
As we head into a new year and with it, a new tax season, we wanted to draw attention to a number of scams and schemes to defraud unsuspecting taxpayers. We think it is important that our clients be aware of how these scams work, and what precautions you can take to protect yourself. How […]
Retirement Plan Contribution Limits & Other Tax Changes for 2022
Every year the IRS reviews a variety of retirement plan contribution limits and other important fiscal boundaries. Here’s a list of changes made effective January 1st, 2022. Item 2021 2022 401(k) Employee Max $19,500 $20,500 401(k) Catch Up $6,500 $6,500 401(k) Total Max $58,000 $61,000 HSA (Individual) $3,600 $3,650 SIMPLE IRA $13,500 $14,000 SIMPLE IRA […]
Tax scams: what to look for and how to avoid them
As another tax season comes to a close, we wanted to draw attention to a number of scams and schemes to defraud unsuspecting taxpayers. We think it is important that our clients be aware of how these scams work, and what precautions you can take to protect yourself. How the Scams Work: One popular method […]
Avoiding Financial Scams and Identity Theft Slams
Young or old, wealthy or poor, online or in person … Nobody is immune from financial scams and identity theft slams. No matter who you are or how well-informed you may be, the bad guys are out there, daily devising new tricks for every fraud we fix. Who Are They? Fraudsters and Thieves Financial fraudsters […]