The Value of Opening a Roth IRA at the End of the Year SHP Financial

These days, retirement planning will likely involve Individual Retirement Accounts in one way or another. Whether you’re looking to roll over a 401(k), optimize your withdrawal timing, or take advantage of catch-up contributions, your IRA strategy may be one of the main components of your income strategy. So, let’s talk about the Roth IRA and its unique value at the end of the calendar year.

What is the Roth IRA, and When is it Useful?

The Roth IRA is a type of retirement account that you may withdraw from tax-free after a certain age and after holding it for a period of time. The Roth is contributed to after tax, meaning that contributions are still counted as income, whereas the Traditional IRA deducts your contributions from your income for the current tax year and is taxed as regular income during the year you withdraw. Also, note that there are contribution limits that reset after each calendar year.[1]

These IRAs can be useful when executing a retirement tax strategy. If you’re looking to control your taxable income levels and tax brackets in retirement, the Roth IRA and Traditional IRAs can be used together in a comprehensive income strategy over the course of your retirement timeline.

Why Open a Roth at the End of the Year?

When it comes to a Traditional IRA, as long as you are 59.5 years old, you can withdraw from it whenever you want.[2] But what if you don’t have a Roth and want to take advantage of its tax-free withdrawal benefits? You might consider opening a Roth IRA… But remember, you can’t withdraw penalty-free from the account without being 59.5 years old and holding the Roth IRA for 5 calendar years. In addition, your contributions will be subject to the IRA contribution limits for that year.[3]

So, here’s the strategy: If you’re thinking about opening a Roth IRA, do so before December 31st and max out your yearly contributions for the current year and then do so again the following year once January 1st comes. This way, your account can be categorized as having been opened for the current year, and you can max out your contributions for both years! Following this strategy, you should be able to withdraw from the IRA after 4 years instead of 5 because you slipped in just before the turn of the year. Plus, you’ll be able to contribute your max for both the current and following year, allowing you to fund your account quicker than you would have otherwise.

Your IRA strategy may be crucial to your retirement plan, but there is no one right way to do it. Your strategy is unique to you and your financial situation, so if you have questions about whether a Roth IRA can work for you, Click HERE to sign up for a complimentary review with us at SHP Financial.

 

[1] https://www.investopedia.com/retirement/roth-vs-traditional-ira-which-is-right-for-you/
[2] https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/081615/basics-roth-ira-contribution-rules.asp
[3] https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/081615/basics-roth-ira-contribution-rules.asp


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The content presented is for informational purposes only and is not intended as offering financial, tax, or legal advice, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Some of the informational content presented was prepared and provided by tMedia, LLC, while other content presented may be from outside sources believed to be providing accurate information. Regardless of source no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of any information presented is implied. tMedia, LLC is not affiliated with the Advisor, Advisor’s RIA, Broker-Dealer, or any state or SEC registered investment advisory firm. Before making any decisions you should consult a tax or legal professional to discuss your personal situation.Investment Advisory Services are offered through SHP Wealth Management LLC., an SEC registered investment advisor. Insurance sales are offered through SHP Financial, LLC. These are separate entities, Matthew Chapman Peck, CFP®, CIMA®, Derek Louis Gregoire, and Keith Winslow Ellis Jr. are independent licensed insurance agents, and Owners/Partners of an insurance agency, SHP Financial, LLC.. In addition, other supervised persons of SHP Wealth Management, LLC. are independent licensed insurance agents of SHP Financial, LLC. No statements made shall constitute tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own legal or tax professional before investing. Both SHP Wealth Management, LLC. and SHP Financial, LLC. will offer clients advice and/or products from each entity. No client is under any obligation to purchase any insurance product.
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