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Question: 401(k) and Rollover as a deduction? Health?

I recently made contributions to a 401(k) plan with a former company and they were before tax. I rolled that over to a Fidelity IRA, is it tax deductible?

Also, are premiums contributed to a health plan before tax, tax deductible? How about contributions for a domestic partner after tax? Thanks everyone!

Answer: Federal taxes do not recognize domestic partners for tax purposes. Some states recognize registered domestic partners. Nothing you do on their behalf counts unless they qualify as a dependent. Health premiums can be deductible if you qualify to itemize.

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SCORE: Need an affordable health care option? Consider an HSA

A health plan option first introduced in 2004 offers some measure of hope. Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, work in IRA–like fashion to cover out–of–pocket medical costs with tax–sheltered money.

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Question: Max’d Roth IRA contributions & 401k. Can I contribute to non-deductible IRA, too?

I contributed the max $15,000 to my company 401K. With an adjusted AGI $102,880 for Single taxpayer, the IRS spreadsheet indicates a maximum ROTH IRA contribution of $1900 is allowed.

My question is whether a non-deductible contribution to traditional IRA in the amonut of $2100 is allowed. This keeps IRA contributions to $4000… is this allowed?

thanks,

Chaz

Answer: Better check with a ” real” tax guy…I’m thinking $ 4000. in the Traditional would bring your Adj Gross down…yes? ..no?
….and the ROTH ( seeing as you are paying tax on THAT money) should be able to take another $ 4000. (max).
One thing about our gov geniouses…they sure make things ” easy” on someone who’s trying to ” take care of themselves” instead of counting on them ( and their broken down ” we’ll take care of you” Social Security system!)

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Question: How much can we contribute, if any, to a deductible IRA?

Can we contribute to a deductible IRA and if so how much? So far we max out our contributions to Roth IRA’s every year. Also, my wife has about $8000 per year put into a 401k plan by her employer.

Answer: Here’s your chart for IRA contributions:

http://beginnersinvest.about.com/cs/iras/a/iracontribution.htm

You can have Roth AND traditional, but the TOTAL contribution is limited by law.

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FINANCIAL CORNER – Time to Make New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Like many people, you may make some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve promised yourself that you’ll visit the gym more often or learn a new language or reconnect with a long-lost friend. All of these are worthy goals, of course, and if you achieve them you may add new dimensions to your life.

Retirement Plans & Investments : Deductible Roth IRA Contributions

Question: Losses on closed Roth IRA after 8 years- tax deductible?

I opened a roth in 2000 and have not made any additional contributions since, due to the fact that it has given me a negative return since day one.

Correct me if I am wrong, But you can withdrawal all your contributions after 5 years without a penalty.

My current balance is down 40% from my initial deposit, if I close the Roth out can I deduct the loss off my Federal Taxes this year?

Answer: That is correct. You could redistribute the money into different investments. You should have done it years ago. Put it into government bonds or something safer. Right now the market is down and you can buy stocks at a reduced rate then when the market rebounds you will have more profits.

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Investing: It’s time to make some New Year’s financial resolutions

Like many people, you may make some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve promised yourself that you’ll visit the gym more often or learn a new language or reconnect with a long-lost friend. All of these are worthy goals, of course, and if you achieve them, you may add new dimensions to your life. But if you want to accomplish other major milestones you may have envisioned – a new home, college …

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