Are HSAs Going Roth? The Future of HSAs Under Proposed Tax Legislation

Mar 26, 2025 | Taxes

Cornerstone is pleased to bring you this article by Ed Slott and Company, LLC, an organization providing IRA education and analysis to financial advisors, institutions, consumers, and media across the country. Our association with this organization helps us stay up to date on the latest developments in IRA and tax law updates. As always, give us a call if you’d like to discuss!

By Sarah Brenner, JD
Director of Retirement Education

Many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. There are currently a number of proposals in the works in Congress to extend these tax cuts. A serious hurdle is how to pay for them. One interesting legislative proposal that has surfaced to cover the cost is the possibility of requiring Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to be made on a Roth basis.

 

How HSAs Work

Under current law, an HSA is a tax-free account that is used to pay for qualified medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance. It is similar to an IRA in that it’s a custodial or trust account set up with a financial institution that is owned and controlled by the individual, not by the employer.

 

Who Can Contribute to an HSA?

In order to contribute to an HSA, an individual must be:

  1. Covered by a high deductible health plan (HDHP),
  2. Not enrolled in Medicare, and
  3. Not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return

 

Tax Benefits of HSAs

Everyone gets a full federal income tax deduction for the HSA contributions they make. There is no income limit or phase-out. It is an above-the-line deduction rather than an itemized deduction, so it’s available even if the standard deduction is taken on the tax return.

HSA withdrawals are tax-free when used to pay for qualified medical expenses of the account owner, his spouse, or dependents. Also, the HSA can be used to reimburse the account owner for qualified medical expenses he already paid for.

 

What Qualifies as a Medical Expense?

Generally, qualified medical expenses are those that would be eligible for the medical expense tax deduction if someone was itemizing expenses on their tax return. They usually include all medical and dental expenses and prescription drugs (but not over-the counter medicines). IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses, has comprehensive lists of what expenses are, and are not, qualified medical expenses.

 

What if HSA Funds Are Used for Non-Qualified Expenses?

If the HSA is not used for qualified medical expenses, then the distribution is not tax-free but instead is taxed as ordinary income and is also subject to a 20% penalty. If the individual is age 65 or older or has died or become disabled, then the 20% penalty won’t apply, but the distribution is still taxable if it wasn’t used for qualified expenses.

HSAs are an extremely tax-efficient way to pay for medical expenses. HSAs can be used to pay for current medical expenses on a tax-free basis – just like qualified Roth IRA distributions. Plus, regular HSA contributions made by a client are tax-deductible – just like most traditional IRA contributions.  It’s like getting the best of both worlds, at least when it comes to medical expenses.

 

The Impact of Roth HSAs on Taxpayers

Any Roth account is funded with after-tax revenue. Requiring a contribution to an HSA to be made as a Roth contribution would be a win for Congress because they would generate immediate revenue. However, for taxpayers that would be a loss.

While savers could still enjoy the benefit of tax-free distributions if HSAs become Roth accounts, they would lose the ability to deduct their contributions. That seems like a bad bargain for savers.

Membership in Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupTM is one of the tools our advisors use to help you avoid unnecessary taxes and fees on your retirement dollars. Members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM train with Ed Slott and his team of IRA Experts on a continuous basis to stay on the cutting-edge of retirement, tax law and IRA distribution planning. Through membership, Gordon is immediately notified of changes to tax law changes and updates on retirement planning, case studies, private letter rulings, Congressional action and Supreme Court rulings. In addition, he has 24/7 access to Ed Slott and Company LLC to confer with on complex cases.

Copyright ©2025, Ed Slott and Company, LLC. Reprinted from The Slott Report, https://irahelp.com/slottreport/are-hsas-going-roth/, with permission. Originally posted Monday, January 27, 2025. Ed Slott and Company, LLC takes no responsibility for the current accuracy of this article

Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Sarah Brenner, JD, The Slott Report, ED Slott, Ed Slott and Company, LLC, IRA Help, LLC, irahelp.com, or Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Advisor Group.

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Raymond James advisors do not provide tax or legal services, you should discuss these matters with the appropriate professional. CSP #714841

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TAX REFUND

Mar 11, 2025 | Retirement Planning

Cornerstone is pleased to bring you this information by Ed Slott and Company, LLC. As a member of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupTM Gordon keeps Cornerstone professionals on the cutting-edge of retirement planning, tax law, and IRA distribution strategies. Through continuous training with Ed Slott and his team of IRA Experts, we receive real-time updates on tax code changes and retirement planning regulations, and access to specialized guidance for complex cases. This is just one of the tools in our arsenal to help Cornerstone clients avoid unnecessary taxes and fees!

A Smart Strategy for Retirement Savings

If you’re expecting a tax refund, it’s tempting to spend it on something fun. But, there are ways to put it to work to strengthen your financial future.

One smart way to use it? Contribute to an IRA—boosting your retirement savings while potentially reducing your tax burden. If you’re already retired, your refund could help fund a Roth IRA for a child or grandchild, helping set them up for long-term financial success.

The deadline to contribute for the 2024 tax year is April 15, 2025.

 

Contribution Limits

For 2024 and 2025, you can contribute up to:

  • $7,000 if you’re under 50
  • $8,000 if you’re 50 or older

Your tax refund can be deposited directly into your IRA or even split among multiple retirement accounts.

  • A refund going to only one account can be done directly on IRS Form 1040.
  • Prepare IRS Form 8888, found on www.irs.gov, to direct the refund to up to three accounts. Pay close attention to IRS guidelines to avoid any common errors.
    • If the IRS adjusts your refund amount (due to math errors or past-due taxes), it could impact the deposit amount.
    • If your IRA deposit is meant for the prior tax year, confirm with your financial institution that they’ve coded it correctly.

Once your refund is deposited, verify:

  • The funds arrived in the correct account
  • The deposit was coded for the correct tax year (if applicable)
  • Any IRS adjustments haven’t affected your contribution plan

If there’s an issue, you may need to work with your financial institution or even file an amended return.

 

As always, give us a call if you have any questions!

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This information, developed in part by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Reprinted with permission. Ed Slott and Company, LLC takes no responsibility for the current accuracy of this article. Raymond James is not affiliated and does not endorse Ed Slott and Company, LLC. Source: © 2025 Ed Slott and Company, LLC.

Backdoor Roth IRA Baggage

Feb 16, 2024 | Retirement Planning

Cornerstone is pleased to bring you this article by Ed Slott and Company, LLC. As a member of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group™ Gordon keeps Cornerstone professionals on the cutting-edge of retirement, tax law, and IRA distribution planning through continuous training with Ed Slott and his team of IRA Experts.

Membership includes immediate notification of changes to the tax code and updates on retirement planning, and 24/7 access to Ed Slott and Company, LLC to confer with on complex cases. Just one of the tools in the Cornerstone arsenal that helps you avoid unnecessary taxes and fees on your retirement dollars! As always, give us a call if you’d like to discuss!

BACKDOOR ROTH IRA BAGGAGE

A Backdoor Roth IRA strategy is when high-income earners – those over the Roth IRA income threshold ($230,000 – $240,000 for those married filing joint in 2024; $146,000 – $161,000 for single filers) – can make non-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA and then convert the traditional IRA to a Roth, thereby circumventing the income limitations. (We can expel the notion that this is a step transaction or that a Backdoor Roth IRA is on the precipice of illegality. In 2018, a tax law specialist with the IRS Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Division stated that Backdoor Roth IRAs will not be challenged by the IRS.)

You may have heard, “If your income is too high for a direct Roth IRA contribution, just do a Backdoor Roth.”

 

Easy-peasy, right? Maybe not. 

 

Backdoor Roth IRA baggage

A Backdoor Roth IRA transaction can carry a lot of “Backdoor baggage,” including:

1. The Pro-Rata Rule – No Cherry Picking. The pro-rata rule dictates that when an IRA contains both nondeductible (after-tax) and deductible (pre-tax) funds, each dollar withdrawn (or converted) from the IRA must contain a percentage of tax-free and taxable funds. This ratio is based on the percentage of after-tax dollars in all of a person’s traditional IRAs, SEP and SIMPLE plans. You can’t target just the after-tax IRA dollars and only convert those. Additionally, once you have after-tax dollars (basis) in your IRA, getting it cleaned out could require some heavy lifting. For example, the entire account could be converted, but that might be a tax hill too steep to climb. Or, the pre-tax dollars could be segregated by rolling them into a 401(k). But this assumes access to a 401(k) that allows a rollover into the plan.

2. Multiple Tax Forms.Every Backdoor Roth transaction creates three or four tax forms. When a non-deductible contribution is made to an IRA, you must declare that there are after-tax dollars in the account. This is done on IRS Form 8606. Failure to file Form 8606 could result in double taxation. When dollars leave a traditional IRA via conversion, a 1099-R is generated the following year. Form 5498 is also created the next year to document the conversion. And when tax time comes around, the same Form 8606 is used to document the pro-rata math and how much of the conversion is taxable.

3. Crossing Tax Years. What if you make a prior-year (2023) non-deductible IRA contribution in January 2024, but then immediately convert? That will require a Form 8606 for the 2023 tax return to claim the basis. The conversion will generate a 1099-R and 5498 (issued in 2025) for the 2024 tax return, and a second Form 8606 must be filed with the 2024 return documenting the pro-rata math. Four forms. (Yes, good tax software can certainly help.)

Be aware that, until the after-tax dollars are cleared out of a traditional IRA, it’s your (the taxpayer’s) responsibility to track the basis. And, if you’re a high earner who continues to make (and convert) non-deductible contributions each year, the annual baggage of a Backdoor Roth IRA can pile up and follow you like an overloaded luggage cart with a wobbly wheel.

By Andy Ives, CFP®
IRA Analyst, Ed Slott, LLC

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Copyright ©2024, Ed Slott and Company, LLC Reprinted from The Slott Report, January 31, 2024 with permission. https://www.irahelp.com/slottreport/how-do-youreport-2023-roth-ira-contributions-your-tax-return-answer-may-surprise-you-0. Ed Slott and Company, LLC takes no responsibility for the current accuracy of this article.

Raymond James is not affiliated and does not endorse Ed Slott and Company, LLC, The Slott Report, or Andy Ives.

Unless certain criteria are met, Roth IRA owners must be 59½ or older and have held the IRA for five years before tax-free withdrawals are permitted. Additionally, each converted amount may be subject to its own five-year holding period. Converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA has tax implications. Investors should consult a tax advisor before deciding to do a conversion.

CSP #Insights Newsletter 415437, Insights Newsletter Issue 2 Feb 2024, Exp. 4.2.25

Time is Running Out for 2023 QCDs

Dec 15, 2023 | Retirement Planning

Time is Running Out for 2023 QCDs

Cornerstone is pleased to bring you this article by Ed Slott and Company, LLC, an organization providing IRA education and analysis to financial advisors, institutions, consumers, and media across the country. Our association with this organization helps us stay up to date on the latest developments in IRA and tax law. As always, give us a call if you’d like to discuss!

If done correctly, a QCD can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year and help reduce your income taxes

If you are charitably inclined and have an IRA, you might want to consider doing a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) for 2023. If done correctly, a QCD can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year and help reduce your income taxes. The deadline for a 2023 QCD is fast approaching – December 31, 2023. Many custodians have even earlier cutoffs. Don’t miss out on this valuable tax break. Here is what you need to know.

  •   You must be age 70 ½.

IRA owners who are age 70½ and over are eligible to do a QCD. This is more complicated than it might sound. A QCD is only allowed if the distribution is made on or after the date you actually attain age 70 ½. It is not sufficient that you will turn 70 ½ later in the year.  

  •   You can be a beneficiary and do a QCD.

QCDs are not limited to IRA owners. An IRA beneficiary may also do a QCD. All the same rules apply, including the requirement that the beneficiary must be age 70 ½ or older at the time the QCD is done. 

  •   QCDs are only allowed from IRAs.

You may take QCDs from your taxable IRAs funds. QCDs are also permitted from SEP and SIMPLE IRAs that are not ongoing. An ongoing SEP and SIMPLE plan is defined as one where an employer contribution is made for the plan year ending with or within the calendar year in which the charitable contribution would be made. QCDs are not available from an employer plan. 

  •   There is a $100,000 annual limit for 2023.

QCDs are capped at $100,000 per person, for 2023. For a married couple where each spouse has their own IRA, each spouse can contribute up to $100,000 from their own account. 

  •  You can satisfy your RMD with a QCD.

A QCD can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year. A QCD can be more than the RMD amount for the year as long as it does not exceed the $100,000 annual limit. 

  •   Only taxable IRA funds are eligible.

QCDs apply only to taxable amounts. No basis (nondeductible IRA contributions or after-tax rollover funds) can be transferred to charity as a QCD. QCDs are an exception to the pro-rata rule which usually applies to IRA distributions. 

  •   You must do a direct transfer.

If you want to do a QCD, you must make a direct IRA transfer from the IRA to the charity. If a check that is payable to a charity is sent to you for delivery to the charity, it will qualify as a direct payment. 

  •   New rules allow QCDs to split interest entities.

A QCD can be made to a charity which is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions under IRS rules. The QCD rules are not available for gifts made to grant-making foundations or donor-advised funds. The contribution to the charity would have had to be entirely deductible if it were not made from an IRA. A taxpayer does not have to itemize deductions, but the gift to the charity still has to meet all of the deductibility rules.

New rules for 2023 allow a QCD to a split interest entity such as a charitable gift annuity. This can only be done in one year of your lifetime and is limited to $50,000 for 2023. 

  •   The charitable substantiation requirements apply.

You should have documentation to substantiate the donation (something in writing from the charity showing the date and amount of the contribution and a statement that you received nothing of value in return). 

  •   You must report the QCD on your tax return.

The IRA custodian will not be separately reporting the QCD. There is no code or box on the 1099-R to identify the QCD. It will be up to you to let the IRS know about the contribution by including certain information on your tax return.

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  • Retirement Planning, including 401k analysis
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Get #CornerstoneConfident – book a financial planning strategy appointment today by calling 605-357-8553. 

Membership in Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group™  is one of the tools our advisors use to help you avoid unnecessary taxes and fees on your retirement dollars. Gordon attends in-depth technical training on advanced retirement account planning strategies and estate planning techniques. And semiannual workshops analyzing the most recent tax law changes, case studies, private letter rulings, Congressional action and Supreme Court rulings help keep attendees on the cutting-edge of retirement, tax law and IRA distribution planning. Through his membership, Gordon is immediately notified of changes to the tax code and updates on retirement planning, and he has 24/7 access to Ed Slott and Company LLC to confer with on complex cases.

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Copyright ©2023, Ed Slott and Company, LLC Reprinted from The Slott Report, December 13, 2023 with permission. Author: By Sarah Brenner, JD, Director of Retirement Education, Ed Slott & Company. https://www.irahelp.com/slottreport/time-running-out-2023-qcds. Ed Slott and Company, LLC takes no responsibility for the current accuracy of this article. Raymond James is not affiliated and does not endorse Ed Slott and Company, LLC, The Slott Report, The Elite Advisor Group™, or Sarah Brenner, JD.

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Confusion over RMD Distribution

Nov 7, 2023 | Retirement Planning

Confusion Over Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Cornerstone is pleased to bring you this article by Ed Slott and Company, LLC, an organization providing IRA education and analysis to financial advisors, institutions, consumers, and media across the country. Our association with this organization helps us stay up to date on the latest developments in IRA and tax law. As always, give us a call if you’d like to discuss! Originally published October 2023.

To the surprise of many, the IRS released proposed SECURE Act regulations last year requiring beneficiaries (on some occasions) to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) during the 10-year payout period.

In the past, most non-spouse beneficiaries could “stretch” RMDs from inherited accounts over their own single life expectancy. RMD rules for 2023 are more confusing, thanks to the 2019 SECURE Act passed by Congress, and IRS proposed regulations of Feb. 23, 2022.

The 2019 SECURE Act included the 10-year payout rule, requiring most retirement account beneficiaries for deaths in 2020 or later to empty the retirement account by the end of the 10th year following the year the account owner died.

The IRS issued proposed regulations on February 23, 2022, taking the position that when death occurs on or after the required beginning date (RBD), a non-eligible designated beneficiary must take annual RMDs and empty the account under the 10-year rule.

The rule requiring annual RMDs when an account owner dies on or after her RBD is sometimes called the “at least as rapidly” (ALAR) rule. While it does not require the beneficiary takes the same amount that the IRA owner was taking, it does require that the process of taking RMDs continue. This interpretation surprised many who thought the 10-year rule would apply like the pre-SECURE Act 5-year rule, which did not require annual RMDs.

 

How has the IRS responded to RMD confusion?

The IRS has waived some RMD penalties when certain beneficiaries fail to take an RMD due to a reasonable error. Waivers are only applicable to RMDs within the 10- year period and you are usually required to file Form 5329 to request a waiver. For 2023, SECURE 2.0 reduces the penalty from 50% to 25% of the amount not taken. The penalty is further reduced to 10% if the missed RMD is taken and the penalty is paid during a 2-year correction window.

Last year, the IRS issued Notice 2022-53, which waived penalties for missed 2021 and 2022 RMDs within the 10-year period, for deaths that occurred in 2020 or 2021. Recently, the Service released Notice 2023- 54, extending the penalty waiver to cover missed 2023 RMDs when the death occurred in 2020 or 2021. It also excuses the penalty for missed 2023 RMDs when the death took place in 2022.

Although the Notice does not state this directly, it appears that since the penalty is waived, the 2023 RMD, like 2021 and 2022 RMDs within the 10-year period, doesn’t have to be taken. It also appears that these missed RMDs within the 10-year period will not have to be made up. (Note that if these RMDs were already withdrawn, they cannot be returned or rolled over.)

Example:

Lola died in 2020 at age 75 with a traditional IRA. Her adult daughter, Anabella, is a non-eligible designated beneficiary subject to the 10-year rule under the SECURE Act.

WHY?  The proposed regulations say that because Lola died after her RBD, Anabella must take RMDs based on her single life expectancy during years 1-9 of the 10-year period. However, Notice 2022-53 says that if Anabella failed to do so for 2021 and 2022, there is no penalty on the missed RMDs. Notice 2023-54 extends this relief to the 2023 RMD. If Anabella had already taken a distribution, believing she needed to take an RMD for 2023, she may not roll over those funds. Notice 2023-54 also provides relief to successor beneficiaries subject to RMDs within the 10-year rule.

Example:

Dave died in 2019 at age 90 with a traditional IRA. As designated beneficiary his adult son, Russell, can take annual RMDs from the IRA because Dave died before the SECURE Act became effective.

Russell dies in 2020. His son Theodore, the successor beneficiary, is subject to the SECURE Act and the 10-year rule, and must also take RMDs based on Russell’s single life expectancy during years 1-9 of the 10-year period. However, Notice 2022-53 said that if Theodore failed to take his 2021 or 2022 RMD, there would be no penalty. Notice 2023-54 extends this relief to 2023 RMDs. Beneficiaries who inherited a Roth IRA do not need this relief. Under the IRS proposed regulations, anyone who inherits a Roth IRA is deemed to have inherited from a person who died before his RBD. This is because Roth IRA owners are not subject to lifetime RMDs. Most Roth IRA beneficiaries are still subject to the 10-year rule, but RMDs are not required for years 1-9.

 

Does Notice 2023-54 waive all RMDs for 2023?

No. The Notice doesn’t affect lifetime RMDs, inherited IRAs by eligible designated beneficiaries (EDBs), or RMDs by beneficiaries who inherited before 2020.

Example: Monica has an IRA. She is 80 years old and must take a lifetime RMD for 2023. If Monica fails to do so, Notice 2023-54 doesn’t provide any relief from the penalty.

Example: Arthur inherited an IRA from his mother in 2018. Arthur has been taking RMDs each year based on his single life expectancy. Because he inherited prior to the SECURE Act, Arthur can continue the stretch. However, if he fails to take an RMD in 2023, Notice 2023- 54 does not relieve him from the penalty.

 

Should every beneficiary who is eligible for the IRS relief skip their RMD for 2023?

Anyone who is eligible for this relief also has the 10-year deadline looming. So, while it may be tempting to skip an RMD for 2023, that could mean more pain later when a big tax bill comes due at the end of the 10-year holding period.

 

Does the recent guidance tell us what will happen with RMDs during the 10-year period in the future?

The IRS is not tipping its hand. The latest notice says, “Final regulations regarding RMDs will apply for calendar years beginning no earlier than 2024.” Hopefully, those final regulations will arrive sooner rather than later and offer clear direction.

 

Which IRA owners get more time to complete a rollover?

While Notice 2023-54 mainly addressed RMD confusion during the 10-year rule for beneficiaries, it also provided very targeted relief to a specific group of IRA owners — those born in 1951. The Notice extends the 60-day rollover deadline for these IRA and plan account owners affected by the SECURE 2.0 increase in the first RMD age from 72 to 73.

Under the old rule, the first RMD year for account owners born in 1951 would have been 2023. Under SECURE 2.0 it is now 2024.

Some IRA custodians and plan administrators inadvertently paid out “RMDs” in 2023 to these people. Because these weren’t technically RMDs, and the account owners may not have wanted them, the IRS gives these account owners additional time (beyond the usual 60-day period) to roll back distributions received between January 1, 2023, and July 31, 2023. The extended deadline is September 30, 2023.

Such a rollover will not violate the once-per-year IRA rollover rule if another distribution was received by the individual in the last 12 months that was also rolled over. It will start a new 12-month period that will preclude a distribution received in the next 12 months from being rolled over.

Example: Mick reached age 72 in 2023. He was unaware that SECURE 2.0 delayed the RMD age to 73. On January 10, 2023, he took a distribution from his IRA, believing he needed to take an RMD for 2023. Mick realized his error a few weeks later. Mick has until September 30, 2023, to roll over this distribution if he so chooses. If Mick had already done a rollover of another distribution received in the last 12 months, that will not preclude him from rolling over the 2023 RMD distribution “mistake.” However, going forward, any distribution Mick takes from any IRA before January 10, 2024, will not be rollover eligible.

Membership in Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group™  is one of the tools our advisors use to help you avoid unnecessary taxes and fees on your retirement dollars. Gordon attends in-depth technical training on advanced retirement account planning strategies and estate planning techniques. And semiannual workshops analyzing the most recent tax law changes, case studies, private letter rulings, Congressional action and Supreme Court rulings help keep attendees on the cutting-edge of retirement, tax law and IRA distribution planning. Through his membership, Gordon is immediately notified of changes to the tax code and updates on retirement planning, and he has 24/7 access to Ed Slott and Company LLC to confer with on complex cases.

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Copyright ©2023, Ed Slott and Company, LLC Reprinted from The Slott Report, August 14, 2023 with permission. https://www.irahelp.com/slottreport/rmd-relief-no-thank-you. Ed Slott and Company, LLC takes no responsibility for the current accuracy of this article. Raymond James is not affiliated and does not endorse Ed Slott and Company, LLC, The Slott Report, The Elite Advisor Group™, or Sarah Brenner, JD.

CSP #328338-2 Exp 10.24.25