Form 5498 documents individual retirement account (IRA) contributions, rollovers and distributions. You don’t need to fill it out or send it to the IRS — just keep it for your records. Many, or all, ...

This article, the second of a three-part series on how to implement an effective backdoor Roth strategy, was written by guest contributors Steven Jarvis, CPA, MBA, and Matthew Jarvis, CFP. Continuing ...

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Taxes The difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA comes down to taxes. With a Roth IRA, you contribute funds on which you’ve already paid income taxes, ...

If you withdraw money from your traditional IRA before age 59½, you will likely have to pay a 10% penalty on top of regular ...

This article, the third of a three-part series on how to implement an effective backdoor Roth strategy, was written by guest contributors Steven Jarvis, CPA, MBA, and Matthew Jarvis, CFP. Once ...

If you have an individual retirement account, you need to get acquainted with IRS Form 8606 before filing your tax return this year. Failing to file a Form 8606 could result in a $50 penalty unless ...

An audit of Susan’s IRA activity revealed that she paid income tax on $50,000 that qualified to be tax-free. Susan mistakenly believed that her IRA custodian would inform her how much of her ...