Questions and Answers
Under a Traditional IRA, when is interest earned taxed?
upon distribution
All of the following are exempt from the 10% tax penalty for early qualified plan withdrawals EXCEPT?
Who were Keogh plans designed to provide pension benefits for?
the self-employed
Which of the following would disqualify a company's retirement plan from receiving favorable tax treatment?
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A Roth IRA owner must be at least what age in order to make tax-free withdrawals?
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At what age can Erica, who is 35 years old, begin to receive distributions from her IRA without a tax penalty?
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Which of these retirement plans do NOT qualify for a federal income tax deduction?
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Earnings from Traditional IRAs are taxable when withdrawn.
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What benefit allows Rob to defer his income receipt and have it paid later?
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A rollover from a Traditional IRA to another IRA MUST be done within ___ days to avoid tax consequences.
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As a beneficiary, what taxes will Mike pay on his inherited father's traditional IRA withdrawals?
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What kind of annuity is Dana's individual annuity considered?
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An example of a tax-qualified retirement plan would be a(n)
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Within how many days must a Traditional IRA be rolled over to another IRA to avoid tax consequences?
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Which employer is required to follow ERISA regulations?
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How are contributions made to a Roth IRA handled for tax purposes?
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Which of the following is NOT a federal requirement of a qualified plan?
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When a qualified plan starts making payments to its recipient, which portion of the distributions is taxable?
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Study Notes
Traditional IRA
- Interest earned in a Traditional IRA is taxed upon distribution.
Early Withdrawal Penalty
- All withdrawals from qualified plans are subject to a 10% tax penalty for early distribution, except for specific exemptions; stock purchases are not exempt.
Keogh Plans
- Designed to provide pension benefits primarily for the self-employed.
Retirement Plan Tax Treatment
- A retirement plan may lose favorable tax treatment if it is temporary in nature.
Roth IRA Withdrawals
- Owners must be at least 59 1/2 years old and have held the account for a minimum of 5 years to make tax-free withdrawals.
IRA Distribution Age
- Erica, aged 35, must wait until she is 59 1/2 to receive distributions from her IRA without incurring a tax penalty.
Federal Income Tax Deductions
- Roth IRAs do not qualify for a federal income tax deduction.
Traditional IRA Characteristics
- Earnings in a Traditional IRA become taxable when withdrawn.
Deferred Compensation
- Rob's deferred compensation option allows him to delay income receipt and pay taxes at a potentially lower rate later.
IRA Rollover Deadline
- A rollover from a Traditional IRA to another IRA must be completed within 60 days to avoid tax consequences.
Inherited IRA Taxation
- As a beneficiary, Mike will pay income taxes on any money withdrawn from his father's traditional IRA.
Qualified Retirement Annuities
- Dana's individual annuity, with company contributions to a separate pension plan, is classified as a qualified retirement annuity.
Defined Contribution Plans
- An example of a tax-qualified retirement plan is a defined contribution plan.
ERISA Regulations
- A local electrical supply company with 12 employees is required to follow ERISA regulations.
Roth IRA Contributions
- Contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible.
Qualified Plan Contributions
- Federal regulations do not require employees to be able to make unlimited contributions to a qualified plan.
Taxable Portions of Distributions
- When distributions begin from a qualified plan, only the gains portion is taxable.
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