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Identity Theft, Spousal Benefits, RMD Taxes, IRA Withdrawals, and 401(k) Contribution Limits: Q&A #2513

Identity Theft, Spousal Benefits, RMD Taxes, IRA Withdrawals, and 401(k) Contribution Limits: Q&A #2513

Update: 2025-03-29
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Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to spousal Social Security benefits, RMD tax withholding, IRA withdrawals, and 401(k) contribution limits. Jim also shares a PSA about a recent attempt at identity theft.


(20:15 ) Jim shares a PSA about a fraudulent payday loan application attempted in his name and what he learned about credit freezes and loan monitoring.


(30:15 ) George asks whether his wife will be subject to the earnings test if she retires mid-year and starts claiming Social Security benefits in the same year.


(39:15 ) George asks whether tax withheld from his RMD can satisfy IRS requirements for avoiding quarterly estimated taxes.


(47:30 ) A listener wonders whether taking cash from two small IRAs will result in capital gains taxes.


(1:03:00 ) Jim and Chris weigh in on a question about the total 401(k) contribution limit for those over age 50.


The post Identity Theft, Spousal Benefits, RMD Taxes, IRA Withdrawals, and 401(k) Contribution Limits: Q&A #2513 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

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Identity Theft, Spousal Benefits, RMD Taxes, IRA Withdrawals, and 401(k) Contribution Limits: Q&A #2513

Identity Theft, Spousal Benefits, RMD Taxes, IRA Withdrawals, and 401(k) Contribution Limits: Q&A #2513

Jim Saulnier, CFP® & Chris Stein, CFP®