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Why You May Want to Consider a Roth Conversion Now
By Anne ZavagliaPosted on October 1st, 2020
Tax policy will play a big role in the election. The current tax rates are due to sunset after 2025. That means for most taxpayers, […]
Learn MoreAre You Donating to Charity this Year?
By Anne ZavagliaPosted on September 30th, 2020
Tax payers that itemize deductions on their federal income tax return can generally deduct gifts to qualified charities. The 2017 tax reform significantly increased the […]
Learn MoreDOL Releases Interim Final Rule on Lifetime Income Disclosures
By Anne ZavagliaPosted on August 31st, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released their Interim Final Rule in response to the SECURE Act’s requirement that administrators of defined contribution plans […]
Learn MoreThinking About a Roth Conversion This Year?
By Anne ZavagliaPosted on July 2nd, 2020
The low tax environment coupled with market volatility makes Roth Conversions even more appealing this year. The current tax rates are set to sunset after […]
Learn MoreTapping Retirement Savings During a Financial Crisis
By Mark FisselPosted on July 1st, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases began to skyrocket in March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The legislation […]
Learn MoreDepartment of Labor Announces E-Delivery Final Rule
By Mark FisselPosted on June 2nd, 2020
Amidst the ongoing Coronavirus situation, the Department of Labor announced final rules regarding electronic communications from retirement plan fiduciaries to their participants. These rules are […]
Learn MoreFour Questions on the Roth Five-Year Rule
By Mark FisselPosted on May 29th, 2020
The Roth “five-year rule” typically refers to when you can take tax-free distributions of earnings from your Roth IRA, Roth 401(k), or other work-based Roth […]
Learn MoreMid-Year Is a Good Time to Fine-Tune Your Finances
By Mark FisselPosted on May 29th, 2020
The first part of 2020 was rocky, but there should be better days ahead. Taking a close look at your finances may give you the […]
Learn MoreUpdated Guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program
By Anne ZavagliaPosted on May 1st, 2020
Additional Funding On April 24, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPP & HCE Act), which includes provisions […]
Learn MoreCoronavirus Distributions from Workplace Retirement Plans
By Anne ZavagliaPosted on May 1st, 2020
Relief may be available for employees impacted by Covid-19. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act[i] was signed into law on March 27, […]
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