Income Tax Considerations
Taxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it's helpful to consider tax-advantaged strategies whenever possible (keep in mind, though, that investment decisions shouldn't be driven solely by tax considerations). For example, retirement plans like 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans allow you to contribute a percentage of your earnings on a pre-tax basis, and funds in the plans aren't taxed until withdrawn. Other savings vehicles, like Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs, are funded with after-tax dollars, but if certain requirements are met, withdrawals are federal income tax free. Note, however, that with all of these plans, a penalty tax applies (in addition to any ordinary income tax due) if you make a withdrawal without satisfying certain conditions (e.g., reaching a minimum age, or satisfying a holding period), unless an exception applies.
Income Tax ConsiderationsTaxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it's helpful to consider tax-advantaged strategies whenever possible (keep in mind, though, that investment decisions shouldn't be driven solely by tax considerations). For example, retirement plans like 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans allow you to contribute a percentage of your earnings on a pre-tax basis, and funds in the plans aren't taxed until withdrawn. Other savings vehicles, like Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs, are funded with after-tax dollars, but if certain requirements are met, withdrawals are federal income tax free. Note, however, that with all of these plans, a penalty tax applies (in addition to any ordinary income tax due) if you make a withdrawal without satisfying certain conditions (e.g., reaching a minimum age, or satisfying a holding period), unless an exception applies.
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