Understand the IRS’s calculations and tables. Provided by Marc Aarons As much as you would like to, you can’t keep your money in your retirement account forever. These investment vehicles include 401(k)s, IRAs, and similar retirement accounts.1  Under the SECURE Act, once you reach age 72, you must begin taking required minimum distributions from your […]

Investors may be eligible to “undo” certain retirement account withdrawals before September.  Provided by Marc Aarons  In March, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law. It was designed to help Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.1 The new law offered investors a financial break. It gave people the option to skip […]

What are the limits for Donor-Advised Funds and Private Foundations?  Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc.      Among the big changes in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) were new limits on standard and itemized deductions. These limits and restrictions created new hurdles when planning deductions with tax advantages in mind. […]