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, ...

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 ...

Retirement planning involves more than building a nest egg, it also requires managing taxes so you keep more of your savings. Whether you are starting your career or nearing retirement age, the right ...

Yes, IRS Form 5498 is one more form for you to deal with, but it doesn't make your tax life much more complicated. It's a benign, and even helpful, form. What's so great about it? Well, you don't have ...

If you haven’t filed your 2020 tax return, are you still dealing with complexities created when RMDs (required minimum distributions) were waived for 2020? RMDs are mandated distributions (withdrawals ...

As you read this in early February, your clients are receiving their annual 1099-R forms that report distributions taken in 2020 from their IRAs and other retirement accounts. Once they look the forms ...