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Ed Slott

Ed Slott, a certified public accountant, is a financial expert specializing in retirement planning, IRAs and tax issues. He created the IRA Leadership Program and Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor Group. Twitter: @theslottreport

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Once again, IRS waives RMDs for beneficiaries subject to the 10-year rule

The new relief on required minimum distributions for this year builds on previous IRS relief for RMDs in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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James Caan estate case highlights rollover rules advisors need to know

An offer the IRS refused! The estate owes nearly $1 million in taxes and penalties.

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An unexpected double tax break for 529-to-Roth rollovers

There’s a chance to do two 529-to-Roth rollovers this year – but only if the first one (for 2023) is done by April 15.

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High stock values and layoffs combine for big tax breaks on company stock

With the net unrealized appreciation tax break, company stock can be withdrawn from a 401(k) in a lump-sum distribution and have its appreciation taxed at capital gains rates, rather than as ordinary income.

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Planning for the largest IRA balances ever in 2024  

Here are tactics to use this year given the opportunities for record stock values at the end of 2023.

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Holiday gift tax planning for IRAs  

The big tax benefits come in the way gifts can be used in conjunction with retirement accounts.

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Year-end QCD mistakes to avoid 

The great tax benefits of qualified charitable distributions can be forfeited if the rules aren't followed.

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How to unravel complicated 2023 RMD rules 

It’s no simple task to determine which clients are subject to required minimum distributions this year, and which aren’t.

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Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift

The switch can bring big state estate tax benefits, too.

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IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026

Agency announces needed SECURE 2.0 relief related to catch-up contributions made by higher-income employees.