TRADITIONAL IRA

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Understanding Traditional IRAs | 401k Rollovers

  • A brief overview of what a Traditional IRA is.

    • Benefits of rolling over a 401k into a Traditional IRA.

    • Explanation of tax advantages and long-term growth potential.

WHAT IS AN IRA?

  • Individual retirement account.

  • Offers tax-deferred growth.

  • Withdrawals taxable as Ordinary Income.

  • Contributions may be tax-deductible.

IRA BENEFITS

  • Tax-Deferred Growth: Investments grow tax-deferred until withdrawals begin.

  • Potential Tax Deduction: Contributions may be deductible on your federal income tax return.

  • No Income Limits: Unlike Roth IRAs, there are no income limits for contributing to a Traditional IRA.

  • Wide Range of Investment Options: Includes stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and more.

401k ROLL OVER TO IRA CAN:

  • Consolidate your retirement savings.

  • Potentially reduce fees.

  • Provide more investment options.

TAX CONSIDERATIONS

  • Traditional IRA Contributions may be tax-deductible

    • Your investments grow tax-deferred.

    • Withdrawals in retirement are taxed as ordinary income.

    • Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) starting at age 72.

NEW IRA PROCESS

  • Fill out the application

  • Designate a beneficiary for your IRA

  • Decide on your initial contribution method

  • Set up automatic transfers from your bank account.

  • Plan for a rollover from another retirement account.

401k ROLL OVER PROCESS

  • Contact your 401k plan administrator to learn about the rollover process.

  • Check for any fees or restrictions associated with the rollover.

  • Choose Direct or Indirect Rollover:

    • Direct Rollover: Funds are transferred directly from your 401k to your IRA, avoiding taxes and penalties.

    • Indirect Rollover: You receive a check from your 401k plan and must deposit it into your IRA within 60 days to avoid taxes.

  • Initiate the Rollover:

    • Inform your new IRA provider about the rollover.

    • Complete the necessary paperwork from both your 401k plan and the IRA provider.

    • For a direct rollover, the 401k plan administrator will send the funds directly to your IRA.

    • For an indirect rollover, ensure you deposit the check into your IRA within 60 days.

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