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October 12, 2022Scott MaurerIRS Rules and Regulations

2022 Contribution Limits and Deadlines for Opening and Funding Retirement Plans

While most of us start preparing our income taxes at the beginning of the year, there are moves you can take now to help relieve your tax burden before the year ends. When it comes to retirement planning there are strategies that can maximize your savings benefits, … Read More

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March 26, 2019Scott MaurerIRS Rules and Regulations

Steps to Take Now if You Forgot to Take an RMD

You’d think that you’d remember to take your required minimum distribution (RMD). But, too often many people do, especially if you’re working past retirement age and don’t need those funds to live on. If you forgot to take an RMD, if you catch it before you file … Read More

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March 21, 2019Scott MaurerIRS Rules and Regulations

What Happens If You Contributed More to Your IRA than Allowed?

This is an excellent question. What happens if you contributed more to your IRA than allowed? Often, these mistakes are caught around the time your trusty CPA is preparing your taxes. Hopefully, they catch the error in time to make adjustments that may ease the 6 percent … Read More

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March 19, 2019Scott MaurerIRS Rules and Regulations

Contribution Limits for 2019 and Compound Interest: Don’t Miss Out

As you know, the IRS raised contribution limits on some retirement plans. This is good news, because the more you can sock away, the more compound interest works for you. Additionally, depending on the type of account you have—contributions are tax-deductible, which can decrease your income tax … Read More

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March 7, 2018Jack CallahanIRS Rules and Regulations

Make IRA and 401(k) Contributions for 2017 and 2018 before Income Tax Filing Deadline

Did you max out the contribution limits in your retirement plan for 2017? If not, you still have time. In fact, you can make last-minute IRA and 401(k) contributions for 2017 to get a head-start on your contributions for 2018 right now, before you file taxes for … Read More

Invest your money before the retirement contribution deadline
December 4, 2017Jack CallahanIRS Rules and Regulations

Contribution Limits and Deadlines for Retirement Plans to Ring in 2018

This year is almost over, with only a few months to go until we ring in 2018. While those of us at Advanta IRA have no desire to make time fly more than it already does, there are some contribution limits and retirement plan deadlines you need … Read More

Know the Contribution Deadlines for Your Account
March 10, 2017Jack CallahanIRS Rules and Regulations

Self-Directed IRA Contribution Due Dates

You have until April 18, 2017 to make the deadline (or file an extension) for submitting your income taxes to the IRS. You also have until that date to open and/or contribute to a few retirement plans if you want those contributions to count on 2016’s tax … Read More

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January 4, 2017Jack CallahanIRS Rules and Regulations

2017 Contribution Limits for Retirement and Savings Plans

Out with the old and in with the new—that’s what new years are all about! In regards to retirement planning, one thing the new year brings is updated contribution limits from the IRS. And, the new 2017 contribution limits are out now, giving you a chance to … Read More

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March 29, 2016Jack CallahanIRS Rules and Regulations

Federal Income Tax Filing and IRA Contribution Deadline Extended

Most of us are well aware that not only are our federal tax returns due on April 15 every year, but that is also the deadline for contributions to be made in our individual retirement accounts for that tax-filing year. However, this year, these deadlines have been … Read More

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