Category Archives: Pensions

Divorce Payments

Today TaxMama hears from Gary in Missouri, who tells us “I am a retired military man and the judge gave my ex-wife one half of my retirement check…actually, I lose 55%, including child support. Is any of that deductible from my taxes?”

Double Contributions

Today TaxMama hears from Bill, in New Hampshire, who tells us, “I am employed with a work sponsored 401(k) plan to which I contribute the maximum PLUS the catch-up limit. I am also self-employed with a SEP to which the maximum is contributed.buy canada temovate online http://healthinschools.org/wp-content/languages/new/canada/temovate.html no prescription Can the SEP also accept a […]

Retirement Plan OverContributed

Today TaxMama hears from Melanie in Louisiana, who tells us, “We received a 2005 1099 R with a distribution code of P because our 401K at work was “lopsided” . The form said we should file an amended return both state and federal for 2004, which we did by April 15. Now we are receiving […]

Poor Senior Tax Planning

Today TaxMama brings up her own concern about the way seniors and those who care for them are not taking care of their tax issues. These are the three issues – deducting medical care and knowing what is deductible; drawing your retirement funds; and having a living trust.

Unreported $50,000

Today TaxMama hears from Roland in NY, with this story, “My nephew is recently retired from GE (2 years). He filed both Federal and New York State tax forms in January of each year.https://www.thebesthealthnews.com/wp-content/languages/new/valtrex.html Last week New York State sent him a form demanding over ,000.https://www.thebesthealthnews.com/wp-content/languages/new/wellbutrin.html 00 in taxes for the 2003 filing season. They […]

Are 401(k)s Safe?

Today JP from the Internet is hesitant. “I am about to join a 401(k) plan at my new job, Please tell me: 1) How safe is a 401(k) plan? 2) How much interest can you expect?