Taxes

The Roth IRA Five-Year Rule

In true IRS fashion, there are five-year rules for Roth contributions AND Roth conversions. Let's review both Roth IRA five-year rules.

2023 Taxes: Time to Start Planning

Another tax filing season is in the books, which is probably a big relief for some of you and our CPAs. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to take an out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach with your tax documents and 2023 taxes. Why? Because 2023 tax planning season is underway. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper will share why now is the optimal time to take advantage of tax planning opportunities so that tax filling won’t be so stressful in the future.

RMD Age for 2023: What’s Your Required Beginning Date?

There are new rules about Required Minimum Distributions and the RMD age after the SECURE Act 2.0 went into effect on January 1, 2023. RMDs can be very tricky, but it’s critical to understand how to plan for them. What are your RMDs going to look like in retirement? Will they influence your taxes or your probability of success? Dean Barber and Logan DeGraeve discuss how to go about doing that and more on America’s Wealth Management Show.

What Is Tax Planning?

Tax Day is near, but tax compliance isn't our focus when it comes to taxes. It's tax planning. What is tax planning, you ask? Let us explain.

Are Retirement Benefits Taxable?

Are retirement benefits taxable? The quick answer is, probably, but not always. It depends on your unique situation. While you can control your taxes in retirement better than at any other point of your life, that doesn’t mean that it’s not complex. Because it is very complex. We’re going to look at several retirement benefits and assess if and how they’re taxable.

Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor Group℠ Gathers in Las Vegas for Fall Conference

Dean Barber, Will Doty, Logan DeGraeve, & Drew Jones share their main takeaways from the Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor Group℠ conference in Las Vegas.

4 Ways Retirees Can Give Back

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Dean Barber and Bud Kasper have so many things that they’re thankful for. As they celebrate Thanksgiving, they want to talk about the giving part of Thanksgiving. Dean and Bud will highlight four ways that retirees can give back on this holiday edition of America's Wealth Management Show.

The Inflation Reduction Act Has No Impact on Inflation

What if we told you that the Inflation Reduction Act has no impact on inflation? Shane Barber details why that could likely be the case.

Tax Rates Sunset in 2026 and Why That Matters

The current tax rates of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will be sunsetting in 2026, meaning tax rates will be going back up to the rates from 2017. Here are a few things to keep in mind for how to put yourself in the best possible tax situation now, 2026, and beyond.

Special Guest: Steven Jarvis, CPA

Modern Wealth Management is excited about our new strategic partnership with Retirement Tax Services. RTS’s Steven Jarvis, CPA joins Dean Barber and Bud Kasper on America's Wealth Management Show to discuss that partnership and the importance of CPAs and financial advisors collaborating in the best interests of the client.

Kansas City Hosts Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisory Group℠ Workshop

Being charter members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisory Group℠ has helped connect Dean Barber and Bud Kasper with other advisors all over the country. In the coming weeks, you will hear much more from Dean and Bud on their main takeaways from Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisory Group℠ latest workshop, which was hosted in Kansas City. For this article, we caught up with a few other members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisory Group℠ to share what they've learned over the years about wide range of topics related to IRAs.

The Impact of SECURE Act 2.0

Dean Barber and Bud Kasper joined hundreds of other financial advisors and CPAs at Kansas City's Crown Center two weeks ago for Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM workshop, where they spent a lot of time reviewing the impact of SECURE Act 2.0. Dean and Bud share some of the biggest takeaways of the SECURE Act's proposed regulations and how they could impact you.

Reviewing the Latest SECURE Act Proposed Regulations

Amid all that has been going on in the financial world this year, don't overlook the IRS's latest proposed regulations on the SECURE Act.

A Critical Time of Year for Tax Planning

The holiday season isn't the only thing to be preparing for right now. Dean Barber, Bud Kasper, and JoAnn Huber share why this is a critical time of the year for tax planning.

Why When You Retire Matters

Do you have an idea of when you want to retire? There’s no doubt that there can be some excitement that comes with that, but the fear of not having financial stability throughout retirement isn’t something to dismiss. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper are here to help explain why it’s critical to make a forward-thinking retirement plan that accounts for future inflation and taxes. Their analysis of previous 20-year rolling periods show why when you retire matters.

5 Ways to Avoid College Debt

Are you or your children looking for a head start in the Game of Life? Matt Kasper can help by offering five ways to avoid college debt.

Dean and Bud’s Beginnings: Forming Fiduciary-First Relationships

The most rewarding experience for Dean Barber and Bud Kasper is getting to educate people on financial planning. Get to know Dean and Bud on a more personal level, as they share about their start in the industry and how they approach the industry today.

Taxes on Retirement Income

When you leave your job and enter retirement, your tax situation can drastically change. We're often asked by clients, "How will my retirement income be taxed?" The short answer: it depends. Let's take a closer look at some of the typical income sources in retirement and learn more about how that income could be taxed.

2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Retirees

We've said this many times that as long as you live in the United States, as long as you have money or make money, taxes will be a factor in your life. In this year-end tax planning discussion, we're talking about helping people not pay as little 2020 tax as possible but as little tax as possible over their lifetime. 

The Importance of Tax Planning

According to a recently released survey by Nationwide Retirement Institute, 39% of retirees surveyed "rarely consider the taxes they are paying or will pay in retirement." However, 90% of respondents report feeling in control of the retirement planning process, and 92% of future retirees feel they are financially ready for retirement. While confidence may be high, that 39% not considering taxes are woefully mistaken.

What is the SECURE Act?

There’s a piece of legislation in discussion widely in the news that will have major impacts on your retirement savings. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is not only a reminder that our elected officials are great at coming up with acronyms, but it’s also a bill that has bipartisan support.

529 Plan: Saving for Education Expenses

Using a 529 Plan to Save for Your Children’s and Grandchildren’s Education Expenses

For a little more than two decades, people with ambitions of paying for their loved one’s college education have been able to set aside money into tax-favored accounts.

How is My Retirement Income Taxed?

It depends. If you have been saving for your retirement by using tax-deferred accounts such as traditional IRA, 401(k), etc. Uncle Sam’s buddies at the IRS will demand a chunk of any withdrawal that you make. Pension payments are most likely subject to federal income tax too. If this weren’t depressing enough, your Social Security benefits may be taxed also.

What is a QCD? Qualified Charitable Distribution

For those of you who are charitably inclined, and have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) or 401(k), or another type of retirement plan, you may want to know more about a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). A QCD may be used by owners of retirement accounts who are at least 70 ½ years of age. A QCD provides tax benefits to the account owner that they may not have been eligible for prior to reaching the age of 70 ½.

New Retirement Bill, the SECURE Act

JoAnn Huber, our CPA, learned about a fascinating new retirement bill that has passed the House and is likely to pass the Senate because it is believed that only six senators today are against it. So, it’s likely to become law. To set the stage, this new retirement bill could impact tax law.

Taxes in Retirement

It's the things that you think you know about, that just isn't so that gets you in trouble, and taxes in retirement is one of those things. Many people believe they're going to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement. Or that it doesn't matter where they get their income from in retirement, that it's all going to be the same.

Questions About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Our CPAs at Modern Wealth Management often get questions about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). It’s a new thing for people. Once they turn 70½, they have...