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The IRS has published new regulations relevant to taxpayers subject to the “10-year rule” for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs or other defined contribution plans. The final regs, which take effect in 2025, require many beneficiaries to take annual RMDs in the 10 years following the deceased’s death. SECURE Act ended stretch IRAs The genesis of the new regs dates back to the 2019 enactment of the Setting...
Read moreTraditional and Roth IRAs can be powerful estate planning tools. With a “self-directed” IRA, you may be able to amp up the benefits of these tools by enabling them to hold alternative investments that offer potentially greater returns. However, self-directed IRAs may present pitfalls that can lead to unfavorable tax consequences. Therefore, you need to handle these vehicles with care. Alternative investments Unlike traditional IRAs, which typically offer a limited...
Read moreThe Inflation Reduction Act provided the IRS with billions of dollars of additional funding to reduce the so-called “tax gap” between what taxpayers owe and what they actually pay. The tax agency has already launched numerous initiatives aimed at this goal, including several business-related compliance campaigns. Let’s take a closer look at three of the most significant recent targets. Abusive pass-through practices The IRS has accelerated its enforcement efforts against...
Read moreWith school out, you might be hiring your child to work at your company. In addition to giving your son or daughter some business knowledge, you and your child could reap some tax advantages. Benefits for your child There are special tax breaks for hiring your offspring if you operate your business as one of the following: A sole proprietorship, A partnership owned by both spouses, A single-member LLC that’s...
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