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Retirement Tax Handling

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<h1>Retirement Tax Handling</h1>
<p>This playbook provides a structured process for understanding and documenting how taxes are applied to retirement contributions, focusing on traditional and Roth IRAs.</p>

<h3>Step 1: Identify</h3>
<p>Identify the types of retirement accounts involved, specifically traditional and Roth IRAs. Understand the tax treatment for each type.</p>

<h3>Step 2: Document</h3>
<p>Document the current year's contribution limits, income limits for deductibility, and any phase-outs for traditional and Roth IRAs.</p>

<h3>Step 3: Calculate</h3>
<p>Calculate the deductible contributions for traditional IRAs based on the client's income level and filing status.</p>

<h3>Step 4: Review</h3>
<p>Review the taxation rules for withdrawals from traditional and Roth IRAs, including the differences in tax-free and tax-deferred growth.</p>

<h3>Step 5: Update</h3>
<p>Update the documentation annually to reflect any changes in the tax laws or contribution limits.</p>

<h2>General Notes</h2>

<h3>Key Distinction</h3>
<p>Remember that traditional IRA contributions may be tax-deductible, while Roth IRA contributions are made with after-tax dollars but can potentially grow tax-free.</p>

<h3>Early Withdrawal</h3>
<p>There may be penalties for early withdrawals from traditional and Roth IRAs, which should be documented for complete tax planning.</p>

<h3>Tax Forms</h3>
<p>Include information about the specific tax forms and lines where IRA contributions and distributions are reported.</p>