The Grinch Who Stole Your Inheritance!


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Navigating Your Financial Future Doesn't Have to be a Headache

Ah, Christmas. The season of giving. And thanks to the SECURE Act, Uncle Sam is standing by the tree, rubbing his hands together, waiting for his present.

Remember when inherited IRAs could be stretched out over a lifetime? Yeah, those days are GONE! They went the way of fruitcake—nobody asked for it, but now we’re all stuck with it.

Here’s the deal: most heirs have to drain inherited IRAs within 10 years. Translation? A surprise tax bill big enough to make the Grinch blush.

A few ways to keep your family from sending thank-you cards to the IRS:

  • Roth conversions now (before the IRA is inherited)
  • Spreading withdrawals across the 10-year window
  • Advanced IRA distributions in low bracket years

Bottom line: A million-dollar IRA can morph into a six-figure tax bill faster than your in-laws can kill the last of the eggnog. Don’t let poor planning make the IRS the biggest beneficiary of your Christmas spirit.

Book a free 20-minute Life Audit consultation and get your IRA on the nice list ASAP!

Chad Holmes, CFP®, CPA, CPWA®

Founder | Financial Planner | Author

www.formulawealth.com

(901) 262-1281 Cell

P.S. Your IRA’s on the naughty list, the Grinch is taking notes, and the IRS is jingling all the way… but don’t worry, you know a guy!

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