Tax News & Insights from Tax Centers of Georgia
401(k) Terms Every Investor Should Know
A 401(k) is one of the most important financial accounts you’ll ever own, yet many investors don’t fully understand how it works. Understanding key 401(k) terms, including employer match, vesting schedules, and target-date funds, can help you make more informed...
What Married Couples Should Know about Their 401(k)s
Married couples each have their own 401(k), but many retirement decisions work best when they’re made together. Coordinating employer matching contributions, reviewing beneficiary designations, and understanding what happens to a 401(k) after death or divorce may help...
New IRS Guidance Aims to Simplify 401(k) Rollover Rules
The IRS issued Notice 2026-49 on August 12, 2026, with 4 optional sample forms and a 5-step process to simplify direct rollovers between retirement plans and IRAs. The guidance does not change rollover tax rules, and the public may comment through October 23, 2026....
One Habit That May Improve Your 401(k) Performance
Rebalancing is the act of periodically adjusting your 401(k) investments back to your intended asset allocation. While it does not guarantee higher returns, regular rebalancing may help manage risk, maintain diversification, and keep your retirement strategy aligned...
Fall Spending Is Coming: Keep Your Retirement Savings on Track
Fall spending often increases because back-to-school costs, seasonal expenses, holiday travel, and gift shopping happen within a few months of each other. Preparing for those expenses now may help you avoid unnecessary debt and help you keep contributing to your...
Can I Open a Roth IRA for My Child? What Parents Should Know
A custodial Roth IRA lets parents help a child with earned income start building long-term wealth. By starting early, children gain decades of potential tax-free growth while learning the value of saving and investing. Takeaways A custodial Roth IRA can help...
Americans Are Saving More Than Ever. So Why Are More People Tapping Their 401(k)s?
Americans are saving more for retirement than ever before, yet more workers are also tapping their 401(k)s for financial emergencies. According to Vanguard’s How America Saves 2026 report, hardship withdrawals have tripled since 2021 despite record participation,...
Women Are Out-Saving Men for Retirement – So Why Do They Retire With Less?
Women are often more consistent retirement savers than men, according to Vanguard’s How America Saves 2026 report. They participate in 401(k) plans at higher rates and frequently save a larger percentage of income. Despite these stronger savings habits, lower earnings...
5 Financial Moves to Make before the End of Summer
Summary Small financial decisions can have a big impact over time. Before summer ends, take a few minutes to review your 401(k), emergency savings, beneficiary designations, and retirement plan to help keep your long-term goals on track. Takeaways Increasing your...
7 Budget-Friendly 4th of July Ideas for 2026
This July 4th is America’s 250th birthday, and spending is expected to hit record levels. But budget-friendly 4th of July celebrations are absolutely possible with a little planning. Here are 7 ideas that can help you celebrate big without the big bill. Why the 2026...
Tax Doctor
- They Zig, We ZagPeople who are worried about the 10 year rule, requiring beneficiaries of inherited IRAs to withdraw the entire balance within 10 years, can double that time with a CRT beneficiary in front of inheritors. What if you really have a big IRA and the 10 year rule just isn’t enough of a stretch to help […]
- “Fall” Into Tax Savings for Next Year!With signs of fall in the air, it’s time to start thinking about things that need to be done to prepare for winter. The garden harvests are rolling in, fresh vegetables are everywhere and it’s really, really great. Time to fill up your oil tanks before the price change, and at least know where those […]
- It’s the End of the Road for Tax ProcrastinatorsThis last wave of tax filers are quite often the most productive people in our economy. Many are business owners, some with more than one business, or at least in some ways just have a lot going on, which means they usually add and not subtract from the tax base. That said, if your taxes […]