Money Talk

AUGUST 3, 2022

This phrase was designed to encourage investors to buy tax-free municipal bonds that provide a higher after-tax return than higher-yielding taxable bonds. In a more general way, the advertisement was also promoting the concept of tax-efficient investing. no tax for New Jersey residents on a New Jersey-issued bond).

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As an employer or business owner, there are various taxes that the federal and state government requires you to pay. For instance, the W-2 employee (FICA) tax requires you to withhold your workers’ money to cater for medicare and social security taxes. With the W-2, employers will also contribute a share of those taxes.

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Genesis HR Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

If you’re a small business owner interested in starting a 401(k) plan for your employees, you already understand how they will benefit, but you should also understand how the plan will affect you. Sometimes, the traditional 401(k) plan doesn’t end up providing you the full benefit you’d hoped for.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 10, 2022

It is mainly applied to executive staff benefits, whereby employees get to postpone their income taxes on their earnings. Besides the 409A deferred compensation, there is also the qualified deferred compensation plan such as the 401(k)s. Employees will also receive tax benefits as specified under section 409A. .

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Money Talk

JUNE 16, 2022

If you picture retirement planning and taxes as a Venn Diagram, there is lots of overlap between these two areas of personal finance. This is true both during one’s working years (when taxpayers are saving for retirement) and later, when people are older and withdrawing taxable income from tax-deferred accounts.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 28, 2023

This mini-guide explores whether a solo 401k is a good idea for individuals like you. But how does a solo 401k work? And who qualifies for a solo 401k? What happens to solo 401k when you’re no longer self-employer? So, let’s dive into the details and answer the question, “Is a Solo 401k a good idea?”

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Money Talk

JUNE 5, 2024

Webinar attendees were encouraged to aim for 3 to 6 months of essential expenses in emergency savings, automate savings if possible, and put tax refunds to work by saving all or part of them. This includes understanding characteristics and amounts of different categories of investments including retirement savings plans like IRAs and 401(k)s.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2023

Should you auto-enroll your employees into your company’s 401(k) program? Automatic enrollment is exactly what it sounds like—you, the employer, automatically enroll your employees into your organization’s 401(k) plan. The 401(k) is pre-tax. What is automatic enrollment?

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Health savings accounts have a triple-tax advantage, meaning distributions for qualified medical expenses and investment returns are tax-free, and contributions are tax-deductible. You won’t need to pay Social Security or Medicare tax on the funds going into the FSA. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

One of the niche audiences for my business, Money Talk , is older adults grappling with financial issues such as creation of a retirement “paycheck,” paying taxes on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and simplifying financial accounts. Tax-free accounts (e.g., Tax-free accounts (e.g., Tax-deferred accounts (e.g.,

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Money Talk

MARCH 22, 2023

With 2022 income tax season well underway and almost three months already passed in 2023, now is an appropriate time to review some evergreen tax planning tools and techniques. A larger standard deduction means that taxpayers can shelter more income from income taxes. an elective surgery) that exceed 7.5%

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With 2023 tax season well underway, now is a good time to examine income tax rates, which are a percentage of taxpayers’ income that is taxed. income tax system is progressive, which means that taxes take a larger percentage of income from taxpayers with higher taxable incomes.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 13, 2022

Some of these plans have an advantage when it comes to taxes. For such a program to enjoy any tax benefits , it has to conform to the standards set in the US tax code, section 401a. However, the tax deduction is limited to a maximum of 25% of the total salary of the employees in this qualified employee benefit plan.

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Money Talk

APRIL 14, 2022

The 2021 income tax season will soon be in the history books. With income tax calculations still fresh in our heads, this is a great time to do some tax planning for 2022. Here are 12 tax topics to consider: Itemized Deductions- Only about 10% of taxpayers can itemize since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect in 2018.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

How is your HSA vs. your 401(k) vs. your IRA shaping up for retirement planning? To help you prepare, here is a breakdown of three common retirement accounts: an HSA vs. a 401(k) vs. an IRA. A 401(k) is … A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by many employers that provides tax advantages.

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Money Talk

MARCH 24, 2022

saving for later life in an IRA or 401(k) plan) while older women need “through retirement” goals. Depending on household income/assets and lifestyle decisions, income taxes and housing costs may increase or decrease. 401(k)s), tax-deferred accounts (e.g.,

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Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. money that has been taxed) and can be withdrawn at any time for any reason tax-free and penalty-free.

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Beyond the traditional 401(k) match , some employers are introducing student loan repayment matching , helping employees reduce debt while saving for retirement. It is not legal, tax or investment advice. For legal, tax or investment advice, you should consult your own legal counsel, tax and investment advisers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. Every year, the employee must decide how much they want their employer to deduct (pre-tax) from their paycheck to set aside in their HSA. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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Money Talk

APRIL 6, 2023

Below are my key take-aways: Reluctance to Spend - Many people who saved regularly for decades in retirement savings plans such as IRAs and 401(k)s- as financial experts told them to do- are now hesitant to spend down their assets. 401(k) plans), they generally don’t save for retirement.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

401(k)s) and IRAs are pegged to inflation. Marginal Tax Brackets - Income ranges in the seven marginal tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37% are inflation-based. When bracket incomes rise, people may be taxed at lower tax rates. When inflation rises, workers can save more money. million in 2022).

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Money Talk

MARCH 15, 2023

Three Types- Fixed annuities are like CDs, only tax-deferred, and guarantee a certain interest rate for a specified time period. Variable annuities are like mutual funds, only tax-deferred, and their owners select underlying mutual funds, called subaccounts, which determine an annuity’s performance. Medicaid planning, 2.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Two common retirement plans for employees are individual retirement arrangement/account (IRA) plans and 401(k) plans. Maybe you are considering establishing a Roth, or post-tax contribution, retirement plan. There are a lot of retirement options to choose from. What is the difference between Roth IRA […] READ MORE.

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Money Talk

APRIL 20, 2023

401(k), 403(b), 457 plan, and thrift savings plan), and other employer benefits (e.g., Individual Retirement Account (IRA)- There are two types: traditional (funded with before-tax dollars) and Roth (funded with after-tax dollars). health insurance). barn, silo, riding arena), farm equipment (e.g.,

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 31, 2019

Make sure you are getting the 401(k) match. Many employers will offer a 401(k) match up to a certain percentage. Additionally, contributions to a 401(k) are made will pre-tax dollars, so you save on taxes as well. That’s a lot of opportunities to use your HSA tax-free.

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Money Talk

JUNE 13, 2024

With the 2023 tax filing deadline in the rear view mirror, now is a good time to look ahead to 2024 taxes that you will owe in April 2025. This post extends that discussion with a description of seven key steps to take to plan for your 2024 tax return due in 2025. 401(k) plan).

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 14, 2021

An increasing number of employees now have access to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in their 401(k) plans. The digital currency revolution has been happening for years now, but many people still don’t know what Bitcoin is or how it should be handled in their 401k plan. Advantages of 401(K) crypto investments.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Many are middle income taxpayers who diligently saved and invested for 4-5 decades in tax-advantaged plans. As I wrote in my book Flipping a Switch , some older adults must “plan for higher taxes in the future, especially when required minimum distributions (RMDs) kick in.” IRMAA surcharges. to $573.30 for Medicare Part B and $12.40

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Money Talk

APRIL 4, 2024

All other tax-deferred plans, like 401(k)s and the thrift savings plan (TSP), must have RMDs calculated separately. Roth Conversions - It is best to move money from a pre-tax account to a Roth account in low-taxable income years, during stock market downturns, and/or in small increments over time.

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Money Talk

JUNE 22, 2023

Who is going to get what you someday leave behind in life insurance policies and/or tax-deferred retirement accounts? TSP, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s), and annuities so that proceeds can be transferred to beneficiaries free of probate.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

A 401(k) is a tax-free retirement savings account that many employers offer to employees as an employee benefit. These accounts allow employees to deposit pre-tax income into a savings account that can only be used once an employee has reached the age of retirement.

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HR Digest

MAY 13, 2023

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) plans are both popular retirement savings plans, but there are some key differences between the two. This article compares ESOPs and 401(k)s in terms of funding, investment options, risk, tax benefits, and other factors.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Read on to learn more about the updated IRS numbers you need to know for the coming tax year. But with inflation at or near 40-year highs, those changes are especially relevant for 2023.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 31, 2023

America’s 401(k) Experiment - 2023 is the 45 th anniversary of tax-deferred 401(k) retirement savings plans that workers fund with voluntary contributions from their pay. Baby Boomers were “guinea pigs” for the use of 401(k)s, often as a substitute for defined benefit pensions.

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HR Digest

MARCH 28, 2023

One popular way to get your retirement plan sorted in the United States is through a 401(k) plan. A 401(k) plan is a type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees. It allows employees to save a portion of their pre-tax income for retirement. How does 401(k) work?

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

criminal justice and incarceration expenses and reduced income tax and FICA tax revenue). The costs of opioid addiction affect individuals and families, employers (e.g., absenteeism, presenteeism, labor shortages, disability payments, and costs of errors made by impaired workers), and governments (e.g.,

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 21, 2023

401(k), 403(b), 457b, and TSP). Tax Uncertainty - The tax code is written in pencil. Income taxes are headed higher in 2026 if Congress does not pass a new tax law and the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires. This adds a sense of urgency to tax planning strategies such as Roth IRA conversions.

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