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New RMD tables! SECURE Act 2.0? Should you defer SALT expenses until 2021? Tune into Tax Facts Online this week for these exciting updates! Also, check it out, we’re having a webinar today at 2pm CST (Dallas/Chicago time)

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Between an election year and a worldwide pandemic, 2020 has left tax and financial planners with a LOT to consider, and the new year is just around the corner. Join the expert-authors behind Tax Facts in this free, live webinar as they discuss important questions many will have about the state of tax in 2021, including potential changes, implications, and more. Register Here

Prof. William H. Byrnes

Robert Bloink, J.D., LL.M.

Bipartisan Retirement Legislation Dubbed “SECURE Act 2.0”

New retirement legislation with bipartisan support would expand upon the changes made by the 2019 SECURE Act to promote more options and greater retirement security for millions of Americans.  Importantly, if passed, the law would increase the required minimum distribution age from 72 to 75.  It would promote auto-enrollment in new employer retirement plans and also provide an expanded tax credit for small business owners who offer a retirement savings option.  The law would provide more options for clients approaching retirement age by allowing greater “catch up” options for clients who are at least 60.  Employers would also be able to provide an employer matching contribution to employees who are unable to contribute to retirement accounts, but instead use funds to pay down student loans.  The law would also ease the burden for clients who make honest mistakes while managing their own IRAs.  For more information about some of the sweeping changes made by the SECURE Act late in 2019, visit Tax Facts Online. Read More

Updated RMD Tables

Although RMDs were waived for 2020, the IRS recently released final and updated tables that are used in calculating taxpayers’ required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional retirement accounts.  However, the IRS has also announced that the new tables won’t apply in calculating 2021 RMDs (existing tables remain in effect for 2021).  Starting in 2022, savers who have reached age 72 (up from age 70 1/2 prior to 2020) will be entitled to use the updated life expectancy tables.  For more information on the RMD rules, visit Tax Facts Online. Read More

Defer SALT Expenses Until 2021?

By this point, we’re all familiar with the cap on the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) that was put into place for 2018-2025.  With the uncertainty of an election year looming, some taxpayers might wonder whether they can take any steps to maximize the value of these deductions.  The answer is: maybe.  For more information on the SALT cap, visit Tax Facts Online. Read More

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