The ins and outs of IRA-to-HSA rollovers
Savers often are surprised to learn they can roll funds from an IRA into their HSA. While this lesser-known rollover rule has limitations, it can produce tax savings.
Personal Financial Planning
IRS news, Roth conversion considerations, stopping elder financial abuse
Hear about one Inflation Reduction Act concern posed by a leading taxpayer advocate and catch up on recent JofA news and feature articles.
Elder financial abuse: A true cautionary tale
CPAs providing services to elderly individuals play a role in protecting their clients from financial exploitation.
When is a Roth conversion beneficial?
When deciding whether to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth, several factors should be considered, including some that might not be immediately obvious.
Retirement account inflation adjustments issued for 2023
The IRS issued the retirement account inflation adjustments for 2023, including the maximum contribution amounts for 401(k) plans and IRAs.
Roth IRAs vs. 529 plans, job candidate questions, and an IRS extension
Learn about Roth IRAs as a potential investment for children, questions to ask and avoid in job interviews, and recent news from the IRS and SEC in this podcast episode with transcript.
The ins and outs of Roth IRAs for children
It’s possible to fund Roth IRAs for children, and this could be a terrific financial planning move for their futures, although the strategy has limitations.
IRS raises per diem standard rates for business travel
Under Notice 2022-44, the high-low method rates will be slightly higher and the list of high-cost localities in the continental United States is revised, both effective Oct. 1.
Stretching retirement dollars by living abroad
Practical tips could help retirees make the most of their money in a place with a substantially lower cost of living.
A quick tour of student loan forgiveness, a quiz, and a letter to the IRS
This express podcast episode with transcript hits the highlights of recent Journal of Accountancy news coverage of student loan debt forgiveness, an AICPA letter urging penalty relief from the IRS, and more.
Financial planning impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act
The recently passed legislation ultimately will help with one of the biggest wild cards of retirement — health care planning — but immediate updates to financial plans are likely not needed.
Student loan forgiveness: Advice from a CPA financial planner
Brianne C. Smith, a member of the AICPA Personal Finance Planning Executive Committee, discusses how she’s going beyond the headlines to help her clients maximize their savings.
Help clients make 3 critical shifts in retirement
Retirees need to learn to look differently at spending, taxes, and powers of attorney.
Investing and inflation: Not mutually exclusive
Although investing in times of high inflation can be tricky, tried-and-true principles of having a well-diversified portfolio and not panicking still hold.
3 strategic uses for Roth IRAs beyond retirement
A Roth IRA can serve as a backup vehicle for pursuing multiple savings goals.
Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS
Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS, is president and co-founder of Paraklete Financial Inc. and co-owner of Financial Planning Advocate LLC, both in Kennesaw, Ga.
How to advise clients buying vacation rental property
CPA financial planners can help vacation rental owners to maximize profit and peace of mind and minimize surprises.
Hiring family members in a small business
Employing children and other relatives in a family business can yield tax advantages, but there are potential drawbacks to consider.
Building a tax-efficient retirement income plan for clients
For retirees, effective tax planning requires taking a long view and spending down assets from a variety of sources each year.
Adopting a child: Tax planning considerations
Parents pursuing an adoption can use a CPA’s advice.
