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Should a surviving spouse roll over an inherited retirement account?

When someone passes away is one time it's essential to consult with an estate planning lawyer, a tax advisor like a CPA or enrolled agent, and possibly a financial planner.

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Big Brother wants to watch EVEN MORE!

Under the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, transfers to a legal entity, including a TRUST, corporation, partnership, limited partnership or limited liability company, of residential real estate of up to four units and unimproved land zoned for occupancy by one to four families that don't involve financing through a financial institution would have to be reported on a Real Estate Report to FinCEN within 30 days or a sale or transfer, and copies kept by the reporting person and other parties for five years.

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Age 72 during 2023? You might get an extra IRA rollover

If you received a scheduled required minimum distribution from an IRA because you reached age 72 this year, the IRS just gave you a "mulligan". (This relief also applies for a surviving spouse.) The IRS has announced you may roll the distribution back to the account no later than September 30, 2023.

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