Good News on Tax Saver’s Credits
Laws that were enacted as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 include new rules that could mean larger tax credits for some workers.
Bigger Retirement Savings Contributions Credit
The Saver’s Credit is an important tax credit that many American workers who save for retirement may be missing out on. Low and moderate-income savers who meet IRS requirements may be able to take a bigger tax credit (“Saver’s Credit”) of up to $2,000/$4,000 (singles/couples) for making eligible contributions to an employer sponsored retirement plan or IRA. To see if you qualify, visit www.irs.gov and enter “Do I qualify for the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit?” in the search box.
Plan Sponsors Ask…
Q. Can Participants Really Save $1 Million in Their 401(k) Plans?
A. Many participants really can save $1 million in their 401(k) plans by contributing a modest percentage of pay, if they start early, invest well, and receive regular pay raises.
Columnist Andrea Coombes came to that conclusion after tinkering with the 401(k) calculator at BankRate.com. Specifically, Coombes says a participant earning $75,000 annually and receiving 3% pay raises each year could accumulate $1 million by contributing 7.3% of pay every year for 30 years. The participant would need to get a 7% rate of return on the account and an employer match of 50% of the first 6% of contributions. A goal of $1 million in retirement savings very likely seems out of reach to many participants. Regularly communicating about saving and investing, including showing projections translated into retirement income “paychecks,” can make a difference.
Read Coombes’ MarketWatch column for more information at http://tinyurl.com/SaveMillionMktWatch.
For plan sponsor use only, not for use with participants or the general public. This information is not intended as authoritative guidance or tax or legal advice. You should consult with your attorney or tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation. Kmotion, Inc., 412 Beavercreek Road, Suite 611, Oregon City, OR 97045; www.kmotion.com ©2015 Kmotion, Inc. This newsletter is a publication of Kmotion, Inc., whose role is solely that of publisher. The articles and opinions in this publication are for general information only and are not intended to provide tax or legal advice or recommendations for any particular situation or type of retirement plan. Nothing in this publication should be construed as legal or tax guidance; nor as the sole authority on any regulation, law or ruling as it applies to a specific plan or situation. Plan sponsors should consult the plan’s legal counsel or tax advisor for advice regarding plan-specific issues.
Are you part of “Generation Grumpy”?
If you were born from 1962-71, you may be part of #GenerationGrumpy. You’re not alone, and you’re entirely justified!
According to The New York Times’ Robert Gebeloff, “The generation of people born 1962 to 1971, now in what are typically peak earning years, are finding they are not doing as well as they might have expected….Middle age used to be the peak earning years on the job market, but this is no longer true, especially for men. People 45 to 54 are still earning more than than younger colleagues. What’s changed is on the other side of the age matrix: Older workers have increasingly gained ground on the income scale. The older they are, in fact, the more rapid the ascent up the income rankings.” Read the full article here.
Regardless of what you thought you might be earning, however, there’s always opportunity to save for retirement. Please give us a call if you’d like to learn more.
