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What are the Withdrawal Rules for My SEP IRA?
SEP IRAs are subject to the same withdrawal rules as Traditional IRAs. SEP IRA contributions and earnings may be withdrawn at any time, but there are penalties that may apply, using the same rules as those applied to Traditional IRA withdrawals.
If you are under the age of 59½, you must pay a 10% penalty fee in addition to income taxes on your withdrawal. Of course, there are certain exceptions to the penalties: first time home-buyers expenses up to $10,000, medical bills, educational expenses, and a few others.
If you are over age 59½, you will only have to pay income taxes on the amount you withdraw. Once you reach age 70 ½, you are required to begin taking Required Minimum Distributions, according to IRS guidelines.
How Do Deductible and Non-Deductible IRAs Differ?
Deductible IRAs provide a way to lower your taxes because you can deduct contributions to your IRA from your income
What Are the Contribution Limits for my Self-Employed 401(k)?
As of 2016, you may contribute up to $53,000 annually to your Self-Employed 401(k), plus a $6,000 catch-up contribution
What is a 457 Plan?
A 457 is a deferred compensation arrangement that is available to some government employers and non-profit organizations
What is Form 6781: Gains and Losses from Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles?
Form 6781 is used to calculate and report gains and losses due from Section 1256 contracts, which covers futures on...
How Can I Buy Bitcoin?
The most common way to buy Bitcoin is through online services such as Coinbase, Bitpanda, Bitquick, Localbitcoins, and Spectrocoin
Is Bitcoin Legal?
Bitcoin is technically illegal in a few parts of the world, but for the most part, it remains in the extra-legal realm, existing outside of the traditional legal system
AA+/Aa1 — credit rating
On the spectrum of creditworthiness ratings that come from firms like Moody’s and S&P, a rating of AA+/Aa1 is very good
What is market arbitrage?
Market arbitrage is when investors, find price discrepancies between one exchange and another and exploit the difference
What is the Ladder Strategy for Structuring My Bond Portfolio?
The ladder strategy distributes your funds uniformly among bonds with various durations. For example, if you have...