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What is one of the main objectives of this manual?

  • To highlight key aspects of IRAs for presentation purposes. (correct)
  • To serve as a substitute for educational offerings conducted by Ascensus.
  • To provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to IRAs.
  • To replace any legal or accounting advice.
  • What is a key disclaimer made by the publisher of this manual?

  • They guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
  • They cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information due to frequent changes in regulations. (correct)
  • They are not responsible for any changes in retirement plan forms or laws.
  • They do not make any representations regarding compliance with state or federal securities law.
  • What is the publishing date of this manual?

  • March 2024
  • June 2024
  • December 2024 (correct)
  • January 2024
  • What is the primary focus of the section titled "Introduction and Establishing IRAs"?

    <p>Introducing the concept of IRAs and their establishment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are considered "Job Aids" in this manual?

    <p>Glossary and Exercise Master (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of including an "Icon Legend" in this manual?

    <p>To clarify the meaning of various symbols used in the manual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key learning objectives after completing the "Introduction and Establishing IRAs" section?

    <p>Defining the difference between traditional and Roth IRAs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics are covered in the "Introduction and Establishing IRAs" section?

    <p>The specific requirements for opening an IRA. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumed amount of the annual contribution for an IRA established with a regular, spousal, or SEP contribution?

    <p>$1,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumed amount of the initial contribution for an IRA established with a rollover or transfer contribution?

    <p>A one-time $1,000 deposit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for making regular contributions to a Traditional IRA?

    <p>The IRA owner must have eligible compensation during the year for which the contribution is made. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT used in determining the financial disclosure for an IRA?

    <p>The number of years the IRA owner will live (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second requirement for making regular contributions to a Roth IRA?

    <p>The IRA owner must have a Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) that falls within the IRS limits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum earnings rate used in projecting an IRA's value?

    <p>The current earnings rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In projecting the IRA's value, what is considered when calculating any loss-of-earnings penalty?

    <p>The financial organization's penalty for early withdrawals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an IRA owner's MAGI falls within the phase-out range for Roth IRA contributions, what should they do?

    <p>They should consult a tax advisor to calculate their maximum contribution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the eligibility rules for deducting a Traditional IRA contribution?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for determining their eligibility to contribute to an IRA?

    <p>The IRA owner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the regular contribution limit for an individual IRA owner in the tax year 2025?

    <p>$7,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Daphne can contribute to which type of IRA given her status and compensation?

    <p>Both Traditional and Roth IRA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the catch-up contribution amount for IRA owners aged 50 and older for the year 2024?

    <p>$1,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifies Aaron to contribute to an IRA?

    <p>Filing a joint tax return with Daphne (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Part 6: Spousal Consent of this form?

    <p>To obtain consent from the spouse if the trust or residence of the IRA owner is located in a community or marital property state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Percent Designated' column in the beneficiary information section?

    <p>To specify the percentage of the IRA balance that will be distributed to each beneficiary. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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. ''?

    <p>This statement assures the financial institution that the IRA owner is eligible to make the contribution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the IRA owner do if they get married after completing this form?

    <p>Review the requirements for spousal consent and take necessary action. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following information is NOT required for each beneficiary on the form?

    <p>Social Security Number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the statement 'Check here if additional beneficiaries are listed on an attached addendum.' at the end of the beneficiary list indicate?

    <p>The IRA owner can list additional beneficiaries on a separate sheet of paper. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that the IRA owner meets the eligibility requirements for the contribution?

    <p>The IRA owner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the form say that the IRA owner should review the requirements for spousal consent if they become married in the future?

    <p>The IRA owner's spouse may have a right to a portion of the IRA assets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of providing information to a prospective IRA owner without giving tax advice?

    <p>To help the individual make an informed decision about the type of IRA they wish to establish. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?

    <p>Traditional IRAs offer tax deductions on contributions, while Roth IRAs offer tax-free withdrawals in retirement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the saver's credit or match?

    <p>To reduce the amount of income tax owed by individuals with low to moderate incomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of IRA allows an individual to potentially withdraw earnings tax-free?

    <p>Roth IRA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the credit that will replace the saver's credit after 2026?

    <p>Saver's Match (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a document required to establish an IRA?

    <p>Tax return (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the saver's credit is CORRECT?

    <p>It is a refundable credit, meaning the individual may receive a portion of the credit back as a refund. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of IRA provides the opportunity to possibly take advantage of the saver's credit?

    <p>Traditional IRA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    IRA Contribution

    An annual deposit made into an IRA, typically $1,000, on the first day of the year.

    Rollover Contribution

    A one-time, $1,000 deposit made into an IRA from another retirement account.

    Age Used for Disclosure

    The age the IRA owner will attain in the contribution year, crucial for projections.

    Earnings Rate

    The rate at which the IRA earns income, not exceeding the currently effective rate.

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    Loss of Earnings Penalty

    A fee assessed if the IRA owner makes a distribution, impacting account value projections.

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    Traditional IRA Contribution Eligibility

    Eligibility requires having eligible compensation in the contribution year.

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    Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility

    Eligibility requires eligible compensation and MAGI within IRS limits.

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    Eligible Compensation

    Income that qualifies you to contribute to an IRA.

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    MAGI

    Modified Adjusted Gross Income used to determine Roth IRA contributions.

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    IRA Contribution Worksheet

    A tool to calculate maximum Roth IRA contributions based on MAGI.

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    Primary Beneficiaries

    Individuals designated to receive benefits first upon the IRA owner's death.

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    Contingent Beneficiaries

    Beneficiaries who receive assets only if primary beneficiaries are deceased.

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    Tax ID (SSN/TIN)

    Identification numbers like Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number used for beneficiaries.

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    Percent Designated

    The specific portion of the account each beneficiary is entitled to receive.

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    Spousal Consent

    Agreement required from a spouse in community or marital property states before making changes to the IRA.

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    Marital Property State

    States in which property acquired during marriage is jointly owned by both spouses.

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    Addendum for Beneficiaries

    An additional document that lists further beneficiaries not included in the main IRA form.

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    IRA Contribution Eligibility

    Qualifications that determine if an individual can make contributions to an IRA.

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    Saver’s Credit

    A tax credit for eligible contributions to retirement accounts.

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    Roth IRA Tax-Free Withdrawals

    Earnings withdrawn tax-free if certain conditions are met.

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    Saver’s Match

    A replacement for the Saver’s Credit starting 2027, paid to retirement accounts.

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    Qualifying Distribution

    Withdrawal from a Roth IRA meeting specific criteria for tax benefits.

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    IRA Tax Deductions

    Traditional IRA contributions may be deductible, reducing taxable income.

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    Establishing an IRA

    Process of opening an IRA by providing required documents and rules information.

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    1099-INT Form

    Tax form used to report interest income from accounts including IRAs.

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    Tax Benefits of IRAs

    Include tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals depending on IRA type.

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    Traditional IRA

    A retirement account with tax-deductible contributions and tax-deferred growth.

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    Roth IRA

    A retirement account where contributions are made with after-tax income, allowing tax-free withdrawals.

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    Tax Advantages

    Benefits that reduce taxable income or tax owed, available for IRAs.

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    IRA Opening Document Requirements

    Documents needed to establish an IRA, including identification and an application form.

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    Primary Beneficiary

    The person designated to receive IRA assets after the account holder's death.

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    Contingent Beneficiary

    A person designated to receive IRA assets if the primary beneficiary cannot.

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    IRA Portability

    The ability to transfer funds from one IRA to another without tax penalties.

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    IRA Distributions

    Withdrawals made from an IRA, subject to certain rules and penalties.

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    Spousal IRA Contribution

    A contribution made by a surviving spouse to their own IRA if filing jointly in the year of death.

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    Regular Contribution Limit

    The maximum amount an individual can contribute to an IRA each year as set by the IRS.

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    Catch-Up Contribution

    An additional amount allowed for IRA contributions for individuals aged 50 and older.

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    IRA Contribution Amounts for 2024

    In 2024, the total contribution limit is $8,000 for individuals aged 50 or older.

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    Types of IRA Contributions

    Both Traditional and Roth IRAs have similar contribution limits but differ in tax treatment.

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    COLA Adjustments

    Cost-Of-Living Adjustments; potential annual changes to IRA contribution limits due to inflation.

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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.
    • 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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