My Retirement Blog

Tag: Tax Credit

  • Saver’s Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions

    This credit used to be known as the “Retirement Savings Contribution Credit.” If you qualify you can claim a credit of up to $1000 for eligible contributions to qualified IRA, 401k, and certain other retirement plans. Since this credit is not refundable it can’t be larger than the tax amount the taxpayer would have had…

  • How the Stimulus Package Affects Retirement

    If you’re retired or getting close to retirement, the stimulus package recently signed into law has a few perks in it that could benefit you a little bit. While much of the focus and discussion was on the infrastructure spending, there’s quite a few provisions in there for folks in or nearing retirement. It’s not…