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Many Solo 401k owners aged 50 and older face new rules on how they handle “catch-up” contributions. Under the SECURE 2.0 Act, those with prior-year wages above a certain threshold must designate catch-up deferrals as Roth. This means they’ll be made with after-tax dollars, without reducing current-year taxable income. The IRS has now finalized how this [...]

Roth conversions can offer long-term tax advantages, but they come with short-term consequences you need to plan for. When you move money from a traditional IRA or 401k into a Roth account, the conversion is taxable in the year it happens. Once completed, you can’t undo it. The 2026 tax year brings continued pressure to get [...]

Thinking about a Roth IRA or a Roth 401k for retirement?  They may seem similar, but there are key differences that often get overlooked. Understanding contribution limits, income eligibility, investment options, distribution rules, and required minimum distributions (RMDs) could make a big difference in your 2026 tax planning.  This article breaks down the major differences to help [...]

When you’re self-employed, planning for retirement often means setting up your own savings strategy. Solo 401k and Roth Solo 401k accounts offer self-employed individuals a way to make potentially higher contributions while managing taxes. These plans are designed for business owners with no full-time employees and can support flexible tax planning if structured correctly. In this [...]