Intentional Tax Planning and Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Guest Steven Jarvis, CPA [Episode 266]
Jul 22, 2024
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Guest Steven Jarvis, CPA, reveals IRA management pitfalls to avoid. Topics include rollover mistakes, self-dealing, intentional tax planning strategies, and proactive tax planning. Learn how to prevent costly errors and transform your practice through effective communication and collaboration with professionals.
Avoid self-dealing traps by not treating client's IRA as a personal piggy bank.
Proactively plan with intentional tax strategies to optimize outcomes and prevent costly mistakes.
Deep dives
Addressing IRA Mistakes and Myths
Advisors Matthew and Steven Jarvis discuss common detrimental mistakes and myths surrounding IRA accounts. They emphasize the importance of avoiding errors like incorrect paperwork during rollovers and risky investments such as buying foreign rental properties within IRAs.
Ensuring Proper IRA Transfers
The podcast highlights the significance of correctly transferring funds between different retirement accounts to prevent tax implications. They distinguish between smooth trustee-to-trustee transfers and potential errors in cases where clients receive checks directly, underscoring the need for careful handling to avoid tax penalties.
Importance of Documentation in Tax Compliance
The discussion stresses the critical role of thorough documentation in maintaining tax compliance. A real-life example is shared where IRS scrutiny on a backdoor Roth contribution led to tax issues, highlighting the necessity of accurate, detailed records to resolve discrepancies effectively.
Proactive Tax Planning
The podcast advocates for proactive tax planning to avoid financial pitfalls and navigate complex tax scenarios effectively. It underscores the need for intentional, strategic planning to optimize financial outcomes and prevent costly tax-related mistakes, especially concerning IRAs and inherited accounts.
In this episode, Matthew Jarvis teams up with Steven Jarvis, CPA, from Retirement Tax Services, to unveil the hidden pitfalls of IRA management that could cost your clients dearly. Discover how to navigate IRA rollovers without wiping out your client's retirement dreams. Learn why treating your client's IRA like a personal piggy bank is a recipe for disaster, and how to avoid these self-dealing traps. You'll also gain insights into transforming your practice through proactive and intentional tax planning strategies that set you apart from the competition. Don't let tax complexities derail your clients' financial future.