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Are there different types of IRAs?
There are 5 different types of IRAs for you to choose from. They are: traditional IRA, Education IRA, Roth IRA, Simple IRA, and SEP IRA which means Simplified Employee Pension.
What does the term SEP- IRA mean?
The term SEP IRA stands for Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account. It is a retirement plan that is established by the employer or employee.
What are the income limitations for contributing to a Roth IRA?
10000
Can I still contribute to my IRA for 2016?
No, the deadline for contributing to an IRA for the 2016 tax year was April 18, 2017.
What is the penalty for contributing more than the maximum to a Roth IRA?
Contributing more than the maximum into a Roth IRA will result in a 6% excise tax. The 6% tax applies only to the amount which one has over contributed.
If employee is exempt from FICA is employer also exempt from contributing to FICA for that employee?
Yes.
Can a 75 year old contribute to roth IRA?
Yes, a 75-year-old can contribute to a Roth IRA as long as they have earned income. There is no age limit for contributing to a Roth IRA, unlike a Traditional IRA which has an age limit for contributions.
What were the standard IRA rates in 2010?
in 2010 the standard rate of return on an IRA was eight percent. IRA's are extremely profitable if you leave them in long enough and are tax deferred investments.
What is the main difference between a sep ira and a Roth IRA?
A Sep IRA stands for Simplified Employee Pension IRA. Withdrawals from Sep IRA funds are taxed as if it was ordinary income. Taxes are paid at the beginning when a Roth IRA is opened. Withdrawals are not taxed so in the end a Roth IRA costs less than a Sep IRA. Both types of IRAs are great forms of investment.
Can someone over 70 contribute to a roth IRA if the are retired?
Yes, as long as the individual has earned income, they can contribute to a Roth IRA regardless of their age. There are no age restrictions for contributing to a Roth IRA if you have earned income.
Are IRA accounts US Government Securities?
No. Although IRA's can be invested into government securities, an IRA in general is a plan for individuals to save money for retirement. IRA's were created in 1974 with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. IRA's have a tax advantage as an incentive for individuals to set aside income for retirement.
What age can a person no longer contribute to in additional Ira?
There is no age limit for contributing to a traditional IRA, but contributions to a traditional IRA are no longer allowed once a person reaches the age of 70 ½. For a Roth IRA, there is no age limit for contributions as long as the individual has earned income.
