-
The amount you and your employees can save for retirement is going up slightly in 2025
November 12, 2024
Categories: 401(k), 403(b), 457 plan, inflation, IRA, Retirement, Secure2.0, SEP-IRA, Simple IRA, thrift savings plan
How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s or other retirement plans next year? In Notice 2024-80, the IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments that apply to the dollar limitations for retirement plans, as well as other qualified plans, for 2025. With inflation easing, the amounts aren’t increasing as much as in recent years. 401(k) plans The 2025 contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k) plans will increase to $23,500 (up from $23,000 in
-
How can you build a golden nest egg if you’re self-employed?
October 29, 2024
Categories: Self Employment, SEP-IRA, Small business, solo 401(k)
If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and want to set up a retirement plan, consider a solo 401(k) plan. This is also an option for self-employed individuals or business owners who wish to upgrade from a SIMPLE IRA or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan. A solo 401(k), also known as an individual 401(k), may offer advantages in terms of contributions, tax savings and investment options. These accounts are geared toward self-employed individuals, including sole
-
4 ideas that may help reduce your 2023 tax bill
December 12, 2023
Categories: #hh, Deductions, Retirement, SEP-IRA
If you’re concerned about your 2023 tax bill, there may still be time to reduce it. Here are four quick strategies that may help you trim your taxes before year end. 1. Accelerate deductions and/or defer income. Certain tax deductions are claimed for the year of payment, such as the mortgage interest deduction. So, if you make your January 2024 payment in December, you can deduct the interest portion on your 2023 tax return (assuming you itemize). Pushing income into the new year
-
11 Exceptions to the 10% penalty tax on early IRA withdrawals
November 14, 2023
Categories: #hh, Early Withdrawal, IRA, Secure2.0, SEP-IRA, SEPP, Simple IRA
If you’re facing a serious cash shortfall, one possible solution is to take an early withdrawal from your traditional IRA. That means one before you’ve reached age 59½. For this purpose, traditional IRAs include simplified employee pension (SEP-IRA) and SIMPLE-IRA accounts. Here’s what you need to know about the tax implications, including when the 10% early withdrawal penalty tax might apply. Penalty may be avoided In almost all cases, all or part of a withdrawal