Today TaxMama hears from Terry in Georgia with this problem . “I participate in a Executive Deferred Salary Account where I have been able to defer income. Now I need to make an early withdrawal and the company imposes a 10% withdrawal penalty. Is this charge deductible?”
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Today TaxMama hears from Jerry in Utah with a bold question. “My wife and I have a profitable LLC. We want the LLC to invest in a private offering with the intent of generating income from the investment. Will the money I use for the investment still be taxable income? I’d like to ‘’defer’’ the […]
Today TaxMama hears from Cindy in Kansas with an enterprising idea. “I understand that enrolling in an IRA gives an additional tax credit; I have not done so as of yet. Would rolling over a 401(k) account into a Roth IRA be eligible?”
Today TaxMama hears from Lea in NY who wants to know. “You mentioned somewhere that it’s possible to get money from my IRAs tax-free, instead of paying about 40% in taxes and penalties for early withdrawal. How does that work.”
If you make eligible contributions to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or to an individual retirement arrangement, you may be able to take a tax credit. The Savers Credit formally known as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit applies to individuals with a filing status and income of: Single with income up to $26,000 Head of Household […]
Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service TT-2008-36 Payments that you receive from your IRA or qualified retirement plan before you reach age 59½ are normally called ‘early’ or ‘premature’ distributions. These funds are subject to an additional 10 percent tax and must be reported to the IRS. There are a number of exceptions to this […]
Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement IR-2007-187, Nov. 9, 2007 – Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2007 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The saver’s […]
Courtesy of IRS Even though you may be on vacation, the IRS is always at work thinking about taxes! August and the “Dog Days of Summer” are upon us. Taxes are probably the furthest thing from your mind. But now, months before the end of the year and the start of tax season, is a […]
Today TaxMama hears from Eric Smith, from the IRS.buy prednisone online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/us/prednisone.html no prescription He tells us that certain taxpayers are still eligible to make contributions to their 2006 IRA accounts, and maybe even earlier years. How is this possible?
Today TaxMama hears from George in Brooklyn, NY who asks. “If a corporation gives an individual a car to use for commuting purposes, what amount gets reported on the individual tax return and how does the corporation report it on their side? Is the income subject to Social Security taxes for the employee?” ~~~~ Dear […]
Yesterday we talked about the tax-free life. Today TaxMama hears from Mary in CT, who feels overtaxed. She says, “Can you explain the AMT. How does one qualify for it? My husband and I have a decent combined income (we work long days and my husband works two jobs) but we also pay a bundle […]