Posts Tagged ‘Roth IRA’
Final Chance to Undo a 2017 Roth IRA Conversion
If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2017 and your Roth IRA has sustained losses, you may want to consider whether it makes sense to undo (recharacterize) your conversion. You have until October 15, 2018, to undo your 2017 conversion.* A recharacterization can help you avoid paying income tax on IRA…
Read MoreThere’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2017
There’s still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2017! You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,500 for 2017 ($6,500 if you were age 50 by December 31, 2017). For most taxpayers, the contribution deadline for 2017 is April 17, 2018. You can contribute to…
Read MoreRetirement Planning (It is never too Early)
Retirement is one of the biggest experiences that you will have in your lifetime. The planning takes many years of hard work and persistence. The headaches and uncertainty can be reduced with homework, investment plan, and a long term commitment. Retirement planning is a continuous process that even goes on in retirement. To get…
Read MoreWhen do I need to open a Roth IRA?
The deadline for opening a Roth IRA account and making contributions is April 15th of the following tax year. For instance, the deadline to make contributions for the 2016 tax year is April 17, 2017; that’s because the 15th falls on a weekend! So, open a Roth IRA on April 17, 2017 and make a deposit…
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