Do You Have to File an Amended Return?

Do You Have to File an Amended Return? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered at some point, “Do I need to file an amended return for that?” It is in that spirit that we offer you seven common errors and whether or not you should file an amended return...

QCD – Tell Your CPA About It

QCD – Tell Your CPA About It Did you or your client do a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) last year? Make sure the tax preparer knows about it. The IRA custodian is not required to report a QCD transaction on Form 1099-R. Instead, it will show up as a regular...

After Death, Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones This Headache

After Death, Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones This Headache This week’s Slott Report Mailbag looks into beneficiaries, inherited IRAs, RMDs and annuities. As always, we recommend you work with a competent, educated financial advisor to keep your retirement nest...

If IRAs Had Oscars…

If IRAs Had Oscars… Announcer: And the award for Best Type of Account to Help John Doe in Retirement goes to… …the Roth IRA! Roth IRA: I… I… I don’t know what to say. I mean this is all so unexpected. I’d like to thank John Doe for believing in me when no one else...