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Is a simple IRA taxable?
Contributions to a SIMPLE IRA, or Savings Incentive Match Plans for Employees, are not taxable. Contributions made to an IRA are, in fact, tax deductible. There are limits on how much one can contribute to an IRA each year, and on how much one can deduct. Distributions from an IRA (whether Traditional or Simple), however, are indeed taxable.
Can you roll SEP into a Simple IRA?
A SIMPLE IRA plan provides small employers with a simplified method to contribute toward their employees' and their own retirement savings. Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions and the employer is required to make either matching or nonelective contributions. Contributions are made to an Individual Retirement Account or Annuity (IRA) set up for each employee (a SIMPLE IRA).
What are the key differences between a Simple IRA and a Roth IRA?
The key differences between a Simple IRA and a Roth IRA are how they are funded and taxed. A Simple IRA allows both employers and employees to contribute, with contributions being tax-deductible and withdrawals taxed as income. On the other hand, a Roth IRA is funded with after-tax dollars, meaning contributions are not tax-deductible but withdrawals are tax-free if certain conditions are met.
What is the 2010 Simple IRA contribution limit?
2010 Simple limits will remain the same as in 2009. With the 2010 contribution limit now attached to a cost-of-living index, the Simple IRA limit will remain at $11,500. In addition to the above, 2010 simple IRA catch-up contributions are $2,500. Catch-up contributions are allowed to participants 50-years old and older to increase the level of contributions as they grow closer to retirement.
Do you get a deduction for Roth IRA contributions?
No, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible.
What federal agency regulates an IRA?
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When can you deduct IRA contributions on your taxes?
You can deduct IRA contributions on your taxes if you meet certain income requirements and if you contribute to a traditional IRA.
How do you get tax benefit on IRA contribution?
You can receive a tax benefit on your IRA contributions in a few ways, depending on the type of IRA you have. For a traditional IRA, contributions may be tax-deductible, reducing your taxable income for the year you contribute. For a Roth IRA, while contributions are made with after-tax dollars and are not deductible, qualified withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. Additionally, income limits may apply, so it's important to check eligibility criteria for tax benefits.
Do you have to report Roth IRA contributions on your tax return?
No, you do not have to report Roth IRA contributions on your tax return.
Is alimony considered earned income for IRA contributions?
No, alimony is not considered earned income for IRA contributions.
Can you contribute to a simple IRA and a traditional IRA in the same tax year?
Yes you may, and neither the Simple nor the Traditional IRA is affected by contributions to the other. The maximum amount for the Simple IRA for 2010 is $11,500 plus a $2,500 catch-up for folks 50 years old and older. The Traditional/Roth IRA maximum contribution amount for 2010 is $5,000 plus a $1,000 catch-up amount for folks 50 and older.
Can non-deductible IRA contributions be made to a Rollover IRA?
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