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re: Contribute to an IRA or not
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:07 am to Powerman
Posted on 6/5/13 at 1:07 am to Powerman
Should be noted however that depending on his situation, a taxable may be preferable.
If he is going to be pulling a lot in retirement, the 15% long term capital gains would be less than income taxes.
If he is going to be pulling a lot in retirement, the 15% long term capital gains would be less than income taxes.
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Posted on 6/5/13 at 8:38 am to Volvagia
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Should be noted however that depending on his situation, a taxable may be preferable. If he is going to be pulling a lot in retirement, the 15% long term capital gains would be less than income taxes.
Meh, that's assuming you only experience the long-term gains once throughout owning the asset. It's also unlikely that long-term gains will maintain their luster in the future, IMO.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 9:54 am to Spirit of Dunson
Thanks for the advice. I will continue to contribute to the company 401k and a traditional IRA.
Question about 401k's:
What is the max annual contribution to one?
Does a company match and independent contribution count toward that limit?
Should I contribute beyond the company match amount?
Question about 401k's:
What is the max annual contribution to one?
Does a company match and independent contribution count toward that limit?
Should I contribute beyond the company match amount?
Posted on 6/5/13 at 11:07 am to slackster
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Meh, that's assuming you only experience the long-term gains once throughout owning the asset. It's also unlikely that long-term gains will maintain their luster in the future, IMO.
You obviously are not a buy and hold investor then....and would shake your head at my index ridden portfolio.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 6:51 pm to Volvagia
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You obviously are not a buy and hold investor then....and would shake your head at my index ridden portfolio.
Not saying that at all. I'd advocate buying and holding as well. However, in my experience, most people do NOT do this in taxable accounts. Also, people tend to be more apt to use funds that are in a taxable fund before retirement due to the accessibility of said funds.
Nice meme though.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 7:27 pm to Spirit of Dunson
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So, should we still contribute to a traditional IRA even if we can't receive any tax benefit for doing so? Is there any benefit to this situation?
Why can you not recieve a tax benefit? I contribute the maximum for my wife and I and deduct it from my taxes. There is no income limit.
Never mind, I see where there is a limit if both spouses work.
This post was edited on 6/5/13 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 6/5/13 at 8:17 pm to Broke
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Tax deferred growth. That's kind of a big deal.
Broke, if someone contributes to a traditional IRA and does not get to take the tax deduction because of high income, how is this tracked so that when it is withdrawn it is not taxed again?
Posted on 6/5/13 at 9:02 pm to slackster
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However, in my experience, most people do NOT do this in taxable accounts. Also, people tend to be more apt to use funds that are in a taxable fund before retirement due to the accessibility of said funds.
I can see this, but I did precede the statement with a "limited situation" qualifier. People who make so much money that they either are illeligible for or have already maxxed out tax advantaged contributions seem the most unlikely to feel the need to break into a taxable account.
Their paychecks are giving them enough for whims.
However, that isn't what you said originally.
You said that long term gains lose their luster over time.
How?
Posted on 6/6/13 at 2:33 pm to Volvagia
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How?
Long-term gains tax rates, specifically for high-income earners, is one of the tax breaks that is on the forefront of tax reform. Obviously it is impossible to know what your income tax rate will be in the future as well, but I think we will see a rise in the long term gains tax rates in the next decade.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 3:14 pm to slackster
True....
But the gains aren't realized until they are sold, which in this case would be in retirement, which would have lower income.
But the gains aren't realized until they are sold, which in this case would be in retirement, which would have lower income.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 7:40 pm to lsu13lsu
I'll answer that for you, it's tracked on IRS Form 8606. It's called your "basis" in the IRA, this has no relation to cost basis. When you withdraw funds from the IRA, a pro-rata portion of the withdrawal will not be considered taxable and that amount will go to reduce your basis, until eventually you use us all the basis.
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