One-Time Thing: IRA to HSA transfer

One-Time Thing: IRA to HSA transfer

Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a Health Savings Account (HSA) without taxes or penalties? Under current law, you’re permitted to make one such “qualified HSA funding distribution” during your lifetime.   Typically, if you have...
Is Disability Income Taxable?

Is Disability Income Taxable?

If you may be eligible for disability income should you become disabled, it’s important to know whether that income will be taxable. As is often the case with tax questions, the answer is “it depends.”   Key Factor The key factor is who paid it. If your employer...
Don’t Get Carried Away by a Windfall

Don’t Get Carried Away by a Windfall

Receiving a sudden and sizable influx of cash may seem like a dream come true. It can be, but many people get carried away and end up in worse financial shape. If you’re hit with a financial windfall, here are some points you should know.   Risky Conditions You...