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What are the Contribution Deadlines for My SEP IRA?
Generally SEPs can be set up and funded by the tax filing deadline. If an employer chooses to make an annual contribution into a SEP IRA on behalf of all of his employees, it must be made by the same due date as his Federal Income Taxes. In most cases, this is April15th, but if an extension has been filed, the SEP does not have to be set up until October 15th.
Because SEPs do not require continuous annual contributions, and because contributions can be added after January 1, they are very flexible and attractive to small businesses. Employees are even able to make traditional IRA contributions as part of a SEP arrangement.
What are Tax Benefits of Annuities?
Annuities are unique products in that they provide the owner with tax-deferred growth, much like an IRA or a Roth IRA
What is a 529 Plan?
529 plans are accounts designed to help families save for the future college expenses of young family member
What is a Home Office Expense?
Will Ripple Make a Superior Payment System?
Ripple is already making waves in the banking world, and may be poised to become the #1 option for cross-border settlements between banks worldwide
What is the Head-and-Shoulders Top (Bearish) Pattern?
The Head-and-Shoulders Top pattern forms when a currency pair is testing new highs on an uptrend, but fails to retest its high
What is a Cash Flow Statement?
A statement of cash flows is an accounting report which describes the changes in cash flows, which is distinct from N.I.
What is the foreign credit insurance association?
The Foreign Credit Insurance Association protects American businesses from non-payment in international trade deals
What is a commodity index?
Commodity indexes are informational services which reflect the price action in a designated commodity or basket of them
What is an Illiquid Security?
An illiquid security is one that cannot easily be sold or exchanged for cash on a timely basis. Examples of illiquid...
Do I Need a more Specialized Financial Advisor?
Some advisors have practices that focus on specific types of investments or niche markets