IRAs and the SECURE and CARES Acts
There have been several law changes that affect IRAs passed since December 2019.
Ethan Huizenga
June 30, 2020
Tapping an Inherited IRA?
When a loved one dies, any leftover IRA funds they had, goes to whomever they labeled as beneficiaries. If you’re a beneficiary, you have to decide how you’re going to use it—a decision that’s a little more complicated this year than it normally is.
Ethan Huizenga
June 22, 2020
8 Things a Power of Attorney Agent Should Do
Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
Ethan Huizenga
May 31, 2020
Stimulus Bill Allows Retirees to Tap Funds Early
Lawmakers in Washington are making it easier for Americans struggling with the fallout from the coronavirus to draw on the trillions of dollars in their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts.
Ethan Huizenga
May 14, 2020
Massive Changes to RMDs from Stimulus Plan
Here are the highlights of the most recent tax changes found in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which the Senate has approved, and the House recently passed.
Ethan Huizenga
April 27, 2020
Loss of Stretch IRA is Not Such a Big Deal
The stretch IRA is dead and everyone (including me) is writing about how this is the apocalypse for IRA planning. Well, it isn’t. Let’s all take a deep breath.
Ethan Huizenga
April 7, 2020
Will Your Estate Plan Work Now?
Under the new law, not only must all of the tax on IRAs and plans benefits be paid much earlier than it was before, but the rate will likely be much higher too, since that income will be bundled into the recipients’ peak earning years.
Ethan Huizenga
March 20, 2020
SECURE Act Means It’s Time for an Estate Plan Review
Congress passed an important retirement-savings law called Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, or the SECURE Act of 2019.
Ethan Huizenga
February 5, 2020
How Does the SECURE Act Change Your Estate Plan?
These changes are so significant that every such plan holders should review their wishes and how their estate plans may be affected.
Ethan Huizenga
January 27, 2020
