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What is one of the main objectives of this manual?
What is one of the main objectives of this manual?
What is a key disclaimer made by the publisher of this manual?
What is a key disclaimer made by the publisher of this manual?
What is the publishing date of this manual?
What is the publishing date of this manual?
What is the primary focus of the section titled "Introduction and Establishing IRAs"?
What is the primary focus of the section titled "Introduction and Establishing IRAs"?
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Which of the following are considered "Job Aids" in this manual?
Which of the following are considered "Job Aids" in this manual?
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What is the primary purpose of including an "Icon Legend" in this manual?
What is the primary purpose of including an "Icon Legend" in this manual?
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What is one of the key learning objectives after completing the "Introduction and Establishing IRAs" section?
What is one of the key learning objectives after completing the "Introduction and Establishing IRAs" section?
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Which of the following topics are covered in the "Introduction and Establishing IRAs" section?
Which of the following topics are covered in the "Introduction and Establishing IRAs" section?
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What is the assumed amount of the annual contribution for an IRA established with a regular, spousal, or SEP contribution?
What is the assumed amount of the annual contribution for an IRA established with a regular, spousal, or SEP contribution?
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What is the assumed amount of the initial contribution for an IRA established with a rollover or transfer contribution?
What is the assumed amount of the initial contribution for an IRA established with a rollover or transfer contribution?
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What is the requirement for making regular contributions to a Traditional IRA?
What is the requirement for making regular contributions to a Traditional IRA?
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Which of the following factors is NOT used in determining the financial disclosure for an IRA?
Which of the following factors is NOT used in determining the financial disclosure for an IRA?
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What is the second requirement for making regular contributions to a Roth IRA?
What is the second requirement for making regular contributions to a Roth IRA?
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What is the maximum earnings rate used in projecting an IRA's value?
What is the maximum earnings rate used in projecting an IRA's value?
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In projecting the IRA's value, what is considered when calculating any loss-of-earnings penalty?
In projecting the IRA's value, what is considered when calculating any loss-of-earnings penalty?
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If an IRA owner's MAGI falls within the phase-out range for Roth IRA contributions, what should they do?
If an IRA owner's MAGI falls within the phase-out range for Roth IRA contributions, what should they do?
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What are the eligibility rules for deducting a Traditional IRA contribution?
What are the eligibility rules for deducting a Traditional IRA contribution?
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Who is responsible for determining their eligibility to contribute to an IRA?
Who is responsible for determining their eligibility to contribute to an IRA?
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What is the regular contribution limit for an individual IRA owner in the tax year 2025?
What is the regular contribution limit for an individual IRA owner in the tax year 2025?
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Daphne can contribute to which type of IRA given her status and compensation?
Daphne can contribute to which type of IRA given her status and compensation?
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What is the catch-up contribution amount for IRA owners aged 50 and older for the year 2024?
What is the catch-up contribution amount for IRA owners aged 50 and older for the year 2024?
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What qualifies Aaron to contribute to an IRA?
What qualifies Aaron to contribute to an IRA?
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What is the purpose of Part 6: Spousal Consent of this form?
What is the purpose of Part 6: Spousal Consent of this form?
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What is the purpose of the 'Percent Designated' column in the beneficiary information section?
What is the purpose of the 'Percent Designated' column in the beneficiary information section?
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What is the significance of the statement ``I understand the eligibility requirements for the type of IRA contribution I am making, and I state that I do qualify to make the contribution. ''?
What is the significance of the statement ``I understand the eligibility requirements for the type of IRA contribution I am making, and I state that I do qualify to make the contribution. ''?
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What should the IRA owner do if they get married after completing this form?
What should the IRA owner do if they get married after completing this form?
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Which of the following information is NOT required for each beneficiary on the form?
Which of the following information is NOT required for each beneficiary on the form?
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What does the statement 'Check here if additional beneficiaries are listed on an attached addendum.' at the end of the beneficiary list indicate?
What does the statement 'Check here if additional beneficiaries are listed on an attached addendum.' at the end of the beneficiary list indicate?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that the IRA owner meets the eligibility requirements for the contribution?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the IRA owner meets the eligibility requirements for the contribution?
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Why does the form say that the IRA owner should review the requirements for spousal consent if they become married in the future?
Why does the form say that the IRA owner should review the requirements for spousal consent if they become married in the future?
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What is the main purpose of providing information to a prospective IRA owner without giving tax advice?
What is the main purpose of providing information to a prospective IRA owner without giving tax advice?
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What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
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What is the purpose of the saver's credit or match?
What is the purpose of the saver's credit or match?
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Which type of IRA allows an individual to potentially withdraw earnings tax-free?
Which type of IRA allows an individual to potentially withdraw earnings tax-free?
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What is the name of the credit that will replace the saver's credit after 2026?
What is the name of the credit that will replace the saver's credit after 2026?
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Which of the following is NOT a document required to establish an IRA?
Which of the following is NOT a document required to establish an IRA?
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Which of the following statements about the saver's credit is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the saver's credit is CORRECT?
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Which type of IRA provides the opportunity to possibly take advantage of the saver's credit?
Which type of IRA provides the opportunity to possibly take advantage of the saver's credit?
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Flashcards
IRA Contribution
IRA Contribution
An annual deposit made into an IRA, typically $1,000, on the first day of the year.
Rollover Contribution
Rollover Contribution
A one-time, $1,000 deposit made into an IRA from another retirement account.
Age Used for Disclosure
Age Used for Disclosure
The age the IRA owner will attain in the contribution year, crucial for projections.
Earnings Rate
Earnings Rate
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Loss of Earnings Penalty
Loss of Earnings Penalty
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Traditional IRA Contribution Eligibility
Traditional IRA Contribution Eligibility
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Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility
Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility
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Eligible Compensation
Eligible Compensation
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MAGI
MAGI
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IRA Contribution Worksheet
IRA Contribution Worksheet
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Primary Beneficiaries
Primary Beneficiaries
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Contingent Beneficiaries
Contingent Beneficiaries
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Tax ID (SSN/TIN)
Tax ID (SSN/TIN)
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Percent Designated
Percent Designated
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Spousal Consent
Spousal Consent
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Marital Property State
Marital Property State
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Addendum for Beneficiaries
Addendum for Beneficiaries
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IRA Contribution Eligibility
IRA Contribution Eligibility
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Saver’s Credit
Saver’s Credit
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Roth IRA Tax-Free Withdrawals
Roth IRA Tax-Free Withdrawals
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Saver’s Match
Saver’s Match
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Qualifying Distribution
Qualifying Distribution
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IRA Tax Deductions
IRA Tax Deductions
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Establishing an IRA
Establishing an IRA
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1099-INT Form
1099-INT Form
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Tax Benefits of IRAs
Tax Benefits of IRAs
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Traditional IRA
Traditional IRA
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Roth IRA
Roth IRA
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Tax Advantages
Tax Advantages
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IRA Opening Document Requirements
IRA Opening Document Requirements
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Primary Beneficiary
Primary Beneficiary
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Contingent Beneficiary
Contingent Beneficiary
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IRA Portability
IRA Portability
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IRA Distributions
IRA Distributions
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Spousal IRA Contribution
Spousal IRA Contribution
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Regular Contribution Limit
Regular Contribution Limit
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Catch-Up Contribution
Catch-Up Contribution
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IRA Contribution Amounts for 2024
IRA Contribution Amounts for 2024
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Types of IRA Contributions
Types of IRA Contributions
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COLA Adjustments
COLA Adjustments
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Study Notes
IRA Essentials
- This manual is designed for use with educational offerings from Ascensus.
- The publisher is not responsible for rendering legal or accounting services.
- The accuracy of the material is based on the law as of December 2024.
- Information in the manual is based on operational procedures of some financial organizations served by Ascensus. Procedures may vary for non-member organizations.
- Ascensus makes no statements about compliance with state or federal securities laws.
Table of Contents
- Introduction and Establishing IRAs (page 1)
- IRA Funding (page 25)
- IRA Distributions (page 39)
- IRA Portability (page 57)
- Job Aids (pages 3-6)
- Glossary (page 57)
- Exercise Master (page 79)
Introduction and Establishing IRAs
- Learning Objectives:
- Identify tax advantages of Traditional and Roth IRAs.
- Summarize IRA opening requirements.
- Explain the difference between primary and contingent beneficiaries.
- Key Terms: Beneficiary, Disclosure Statement, Financial Disclosure, Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA), Plan Agreement
Definition of an IRA
- An IRA is a domestic trust, custodial account, or annuity established for retirement.
- One owner per IRA.
- An IRA is a tax-advantaged savings tool to add to Social Security, personal savings, and wages.
Legislative History of IRAs
- IRA rules are a result of legislative changes over the years since enactment.
- Traditional IRAs were introduced in 1975.
- Roth IRAs were introduced in 1998.
Benefits to Financial Organizations
- Provide a source of stable long-term assets.
- Help build long-term relationships.
- Keep financial organizations competitive.
Benefits to IRA Owners
- Traditional IRA: Tax-deferred earnings, tax credit (possible), tax deduction (possible)
- Roth IRA: Tax-deferred earnings, tax credit (possible), tax-free earnings (possible)
IRA Tax Advantages
- Questions with multiple possible answers concerning IRA tax advantages.
Establishing an IRA
- The first step in establishing an IRA is providing relevant upfront information without giving specific tax advice.
- Identify the type of IRA desired.
- Explain the rules but do not apply the rules to the individual's situation.
- Describe IRA investment options.
- To establish an IRA, a financial organization must provide a plan agreement, disclosure statement, and a financial disclosure.
IRA Application
- Financial organizations require the IRA owner to complete an application.
- The application typically requests legal name, taxpayer identification number, address, and date of birth.
Beneficiary Designation
- IRA owners may designate beneficiaries on an IRA application or separate form.
- This section addresses primary and contingent beneficiaries and their designation percentages.
- When an IRA owner dies before all primary beneficiaries, contingent beneficiaries receive the remaining IRA assets.
Spousal Consent
- Some states follow community or marital property laws affecting married individuals' property rights.
- These laws may have implications for beneficiary designation in an IRA.
- This section shows where the community property property laws are active.
Satisfying the IRA Documentation Requirements
- Traditional IRAs: Plan Agreement (Form 5305-A), Disclosure Statement (IRS Pub. 590-A & 590-B), Financial Disclosure
- Roth IRAs: Plan Agreement (Form 5305-RA), Disclosure Statement (IRS Pub. 590-A & 590-B), Financial Disclosure
Plan Agreement
- Details and requirements of the plan agreement in Traditional and Roth IRAs.
- Information provided to and retained by the IRA owner.
Disclosure Statement
- Includes a disclosure statement provided to the IRA owner which explains the rules in simple terms.
- It also explains the revocation period (7 days).
Financial Disclosure
- Explains the financial disclosure
- Financial disclosure projects the projected growth of IRA assets or provides a general description of the investments and fees.
IRA Funding
- Learning Objectives: Compare and contrast Traditional and Roth IRA eligibility requirements, explain the regular contribution limit, distinguish the contribution deadline for regular contributions and prior-year contributions, explain rules for prior-year contributions, and discuss regular contribution reporting deadlines.
IRA Regular Contribution Eligibility
- Listing of eligible and not eligible compensation sources.
Traditional IRA Contribution Eligibility Requirements
- Includes requirements for eligible compensation for Traditional IRA contributions.
Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility Requirements
- Lists of eligibility and income limits for Roth IRA contributions.
Spousal Contributions
- Lists of requirements for spousal contributions.
Regular Contribution Limit
- Details of regular contribution limit and catch-up contribution limit.
Regular Contribution Deadline
- Indicates guidelines for current-year vs. prior-year contributions and deadlines for each.
Reporting Regular IRA Contributions
- Reporting requirements for financial organizations to submit IRS Form 5498 to the IRS.
Account Statement
- Financial organizations must send IRA account statements to IRA owners.
Fair Market Value (FMV) Statement
- Financial organizations must send FMV (fair market value) statements annually.
- These statements list the IRA's balance from the previous year.
Running Review (Traditional IRA)
- Summarizes tax advantages and required documents.
- Includes contributions and deadlines.
Running Review (Roth IRA)
- Summarizes tax advantages and required documents.
- Includes contributions and deadlines.
IRA Distributions
- Learning Objectives: Identify federal income tax withholding, recognize exceptions to early distribution penalties, summarize distributions’ tax consequences, define RMDs and RBDs, and discuss reporting deadlines.
- Definitions: Basis, Distribution Period, Early Distribution Penalty Tax, Qualified Distribution, Required Beginning Date (RBD), Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and Withholding.
Federal Income Tax Withholding
- Financial organizations must notify IRA owners about withholding options for IRA distributions that, in aggregate, total $200 or more annually.
State Income Withholding
- Information on state withholding requirements.
Early Distribution Penalty Tax
- Details regarding 10% penalty tax on IRA distributions before age 59 ½.
- Exceptions to penalty tax (death, disability, IRS levy, etc.)
Federal Income Tax Withholding and Early Distribution Penalty Tax
- Questions about early distribution penalty tax, withholding, and required forms.
Traditional IRA Distributions
- Explains the taxable portion of traditional IRA distributions.
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
- Explains the rules regarding RMD requirements.
- Lists date of birth and deadline requirements.
RMD Statement
- Explains the annual RMD statement requirements and reporting deadlines.
Roth IRA Distributions
- Describes the requirements for qualified and nonqualified distributions.
Running Review (IRA Distributions)
- Summarizes tax advantages, required documents, and deadlines relating to IRA distributions for both Traditional and Roth IRAs.
Glossary
- A detailed glossary of key terms used throughout the manual.
Exercise Master
- Provides multiple-choice questions to test knowledge of IRA topics.
Job Aids
- Offers supplemental materials with more specific information on IRA topics.
Important Deadlines
- Includes deadlines for various reporting requirements (Form 1099-R, FMV statement, etc.)
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