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Early IRA Withdrawal Tax
Jan 19th, 2012 by Lucy Katts

Are you considering withdrawing money from your IRA account early? You should consider the following to decide whether this is the right choice for you.

Can I withdrawal money from my IRA account early?

The IRS allows the owners of all types of IRAs the ability to withdraw money early in a few different circumstances.

What are the penalties and tax for an early withdrawal?

Usually when you have an IRA whether it is a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Simple IRA, if you take an IRA early withdrawal, you will most likely be subject to tax and IRA early withdrawal penalties.

The IRS imposes a 10% premature early IRA distribution penalty tax on IRA early withdrawals made before age 59½. The premature distribution penalty tax is 25% if distributions are made from a Simple IRA in the first two years of participation.

This penalty tax is in addition to the ordinary income taxes due on the taxable portion of any IRA early distribution.

However, there are several ways in which IRA early withdrawals can be made before age 59½ without facing the premature IRA early distribution tax penalty.

These exceptions to early IRA withdrawal penalty are:

 

  • If the IRA early withdrawal is because of the disability or death of the IRA owner.
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  • If the IRA early withdrawal is made for payment of certain medical expenses which exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. Also if payment was made for health insurance premiums if you’ve been unemployed for at least 12 weeks.
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  • If the IRA early withdrawal is made for payment of qualified higher education expenses.
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  • If the IRA early withdrawal is used for the purchase of a first home (There is a $10,000 lifetime limit on these withdrawals.)
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  • If the IRA early withdrawal is used to pay IRS tax levies.
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    What many people don’t realize is that in addition to the exceptions to IRA withdrawal penalty related to these life events, an IRA owner is permitted to make penalty-free IRA early withdrawals for any reason if he or she sets up a schedule of “substantially equal periodic payments.”

    On your tax return you will also be taxed on the amount of money you have withdrew from your IRA account. The amount of money will be taxed as income. You will be required you to pay income tax on it according to your tax bracket.

    If you have more questions regarding an early withdrawal from your IRA account visit TurboTax Online. TurboTax Online will walk you through your entire tax return and guarantee 100% accuracy.

    Making Your Glass Shelves Come Alive
    Jan 19th, 2012 by Lucy Katts

    Glass shelf can be extremely useful and add a touch of beauty in your home decor. If they’re not cared for properly, however, they could start looking dingy and scratched. Glass shelves though do not require any expensive or chemical cleaners and therefore are much easier to care for. You’ll need a periodical attention, a bit of thought plus a gentle care to maintain your shelves at their finest without much of a problem.

     

    Cleaning Glass Shelves: The  Supplies You May Need

     

    Although the supplies necessary to clean glass shelves are inexpensive and straightforward to find, it is vital that you don’t cut any corners. Perhaps the thickest glass takes a delicate touch and using harsh cleaners or rough materials on your shelves may result in scratching, clouding or possibly a weakening of the glass. The cleaner you decide on is very important. Water and soap are adequate for removing dust, but regular soap tends to leave a film or scum on top of the shelves. Although this scum will not do permanent damage, it causes your shelves to appear dull and unattractive. Generic glass cleaner is a much preferable cleanser to your glass shelves, because it will not leave any streaks or films. White vinegar together with water also can work as a good cleaner nevertheless it gives out a sour smell in the air and is not  as effective.

     

    The cloth used for wiping while cleaning can also be important while cleaning glass shelves. Scratchy materials including steel wool or plastic scrub pads can permanently damage the top of the glass and definitely will leave it with a dull, scratched appearance. While making use of a cleaning product or dusting them, it’s best to employ a soft bit of fabric for wiping the glass shelves. Paper towel and newspaper sheets are also quite effective, even though they can tear when damp, leaving small items of paper stuck to the surface of your glass shelves.

     

    The Most Effective Ways Of Cleaning Glass Shelves

     

    You’ll want all the necessary materials readily available before you begin cleaning the glass shelves. First, you should carefully remove all items that are on the shelves. Make sure that you do not scratch the glass with any sharp corners and become very careful to not drop any heavy objects because they could chip an edge or shatter a shelf. Check for any potential problems after the glass shelves are completely cleared of things. A loose screw or even a cracked shelf can render the shelf unsafe for use.  Whether or not the screws don’t appear loose, it never hurts to give them an extra turn using a screw driver.

     

    Now it is time for you to clean the surface of the glass shelves. It is best to dust out any loose dust that can result in any scratching. Spray each shelf with the glass cleaner and wipe it clean, using a circular motion. To keep your glass shelves looking their best, you should ensure that most streaks are removed before you decide to put your belongings back in their places.

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