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    SECURE Act 2.0: What it Means for Americans’ Retirement Saving

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    By John Bowens on February 23, 2023 Real Estate Blogger

    SECURE Act 2.0: What it Means for Americans’ Retirement Saving
    Here are some of the changes coming to retirement plans due to the SECURE Act 2.0.

    By John Bowens, Director, Head of Education and Investor Success, Equity Trust Company

    President Biden signed the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, an Omnibus Bill, on December 29, 2022. Included in this bill is the SECURE 2.0 Act (SECURE Act 2.0), a set of provisions related to retirement savings accounts.

    What’s in SECURE Act 2.0, and what does this mean for Americans and their retirement savings accounts?

    When laws such as this are passed there is a period of time in which regulators, such as the IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) issue guidance, which informs the public and financial institutions on how to navigate these law changes. There will be some unanswered questions or grey areas, so as more is revealed we will be sure to communicate accordingly. As always, for your specific circumstances, we encourage you to speak to your tax professional.

    Not all of the provisions take effect immediately. Many are phased in and don’t start until 2024, giving financial institutions, the public, and regulators the entire year to sort out how to navigate these changes.

    Although there are many provisions, here are details on 12 that should cover a majority of individuals’ interests and needs:

    1. Catch-up contribution limit index change

    IRAs and workplace retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, will have catch-up contribution limits indexed to the cost-of-living adjustment, whereas in previous years the amount was fixed. Also, there are some unique catch-up contributions for those aged 60 to 63.

    1. Catch-up contribution limit to increase for some

    For individuals in the later years of working, but before retirement, between ages 60 to 63, the catch-up contribution will increase starting in 2025. Eligible taxpayers will be able to contribute the greater of $10,000 or 150 percent of the standard catch-up contribution. In other words, taxpayers between 60-63 can anticipate contributing 10,000 per year for those 3 years.

    1. Changes to catch-up contributions for some wage earners

    Starting in 2024, workers whose wages are over $145,000 during the previous year will be forced to make their catch-up contributions to a Roth (after-tax) account. The wage threshold will be indexed annually. Is this concerning? Possibly for some that want a tax deduction, but for some high-income earners who prefer after-tax contributions, this is not of concern to them.

    1. SIMPLE IRA catch-up contribution limit changes

    SIMPLE IRA catch-up contributions will also be adjusted for inflation and those 60 to 63 years old.

    1. SEP and SIMPLE IRA contribution options

    EP and SIMPLE IRA contributions could be made on an after-tax basis, instead of a pre-tax, or tax-deferred basis. Those that prefer after-tax, tax-free growth, may want to consider this, providing they are self-employed or have income that qualifies.

    1. Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes
      • For those with a tax-deferred account, such as a Traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or tax-deferred 401(k), you must begin distributing funds at a specified age, based on the IRS published life expectancy table. The current RMD age is 72.
      • SECURE Act 2.0 will adjust this age to 73, beginning after December 31, 2022, and age 75 after December 31, 2032. For those that have already turned 72, they maintain RMDs as-is.
    1. Employer matching of student loan repayments

    Employer matching of student loan repayments is allowed. In 2024, employers can match student loan repayments as if the student loan repayments were deferrals.

    1. Longer-term, part-time workers qualify more easily to participate in 401(k) plans

    Under current law, employees with at least 1,000 hours of service in 23 months, or 500 service hours in three-consecutive years must be eligible to participate in the employer’s qualified retirement plan. The SECURE Act reduces that three-year rule to two years for plans starting in 2025.

    1. Emergency distributions permitted

    Penalty-free emergency distributions of up to $1,000 will be permitted from retirement plans. Once every three-year limit on this, or once a year, if repaid within three years.

    1. Automatic enrollment requirements added

    Effective in 2025, workplace plans like 401(k)s must automatically enroll employees when eligible. There are specified percentages of wages deferred, which increase year over year.

    1. Emergency savings account option

    Non-highly compensated employees can contribute the lesser of 3 percent of compensation or $2,500 post-tax to an emergency savings account and can take funds out if needed without penalty or taxes.

    1. Automatic plan distribution limit increases

    Currently, plans may automatically distribute small accounts of less than $5,000 to former participants. If greater than $1,000, plan holders can roll over into an IRA without the participant’s consent. This limit, 12 months from enactment will increase to $7,000 and permits the transfer of default IRAs into the participant’s new employer plan.

     

    Equity Trust Company, a leading self-directed account custodian, is a national sponsor for the National Real Estate Investor Association (NREIA) and is offering NREIA members and its affiliated chapter members a special introductory self-directed account offer.  Visit www.trustetc.com/nationalreia

    Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Whenever making an investment decision, please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional.

     

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