Chapter 7 Additional Questions Flashcards
What does UTMA and UGMA stand for and do?
UTMA = Uniform Transfers to minors
UGMA = Gifts to Minors Act
Its where money and securities are owned by a minor
Whose social is used to open a UTMA or UGMA account?
The minors social is used
- Has a general custodian who acts in a fiduciary capacity
When does ownership transfer for UTMA and UGMA?
With UGMA, ownership transfers at the age of majority
With UTMA, ownership transfers at any specified age, up to 25
What does the Uniform Prudent Investors Act (UPIA) do?
Establishes standards and allows the custodian to have trading authority to a qualified third party.
What are UGMA accounts not allowed to do?
UGMA cannot be under a margin account
Is there an annual contribution limit for custodial accounts?
NO, but if it is over the gift tax minimum it is a taxable event to the donor
When can the custodian remove funds from minors account?
The custodian can remove the funds for the benefit of the minor
- Education expenses, buying a new car, paying taxes on the account
Who is responsible for paying taxes on a UGMA/UTMA account?
The child; Kiddie Tax
Taxed @ parents tax rate
All earnings are taxed after the child turns 24
Which of the following regarding custodial accounts is true?
A) All earnings are taxed at the parents highest marginal rate
B) Control of account assets can take place an any age specified at account opening
C) The minors parents are responsible for funding any account tax liabilities
D) Any gifts made to the account are Irrevocable
D) Any gifts made to the account are irrevocable
What is the Coverdell Educations Savings Account (ESAs)?
- Invest $2,000 a year to help fund a child’s education until child turns 18
- Account under child’s Social security
Are earnings on Coverdell education savings account subject to taxation?
Earnings are not subject to taxation as long as distribution are taken before 30 and is used for qualified education expenses
What is a benefit of getting a Coverdell Education savings account?
If child no longer needs the account, he is allowed to transfer the funds to another relative without tax consequences
What is the penalty for withdrawing unqualifed expenses from a ESA account?
The expenses are subject to ordinary income tax on the earnings as well as a 10% penalty on the taxable portion
What are exceptions to the 10% penalty rule?
Dying
Become disabled
Unable to attend school
receiving a scholarship
What are 529 College Savings Plan used for?
Further amended to allow the limited use of funds to defray the costs associated with private elementary and secondary education expenses.
What does the ERISA stand for?
It stands for
Employee Retirement Income Security Act
What is ERISA used for?
Offers minimum standards to protect the interests of participants in an employer sponsored retirement plan
What is a qualified retirement pan for?
This allows individuals to qualify for certain tax benefits under IRC
- must be in writing
What are the Contributions Limitations for retirement accounts ?
Limits are adjusted annually for inflation
- Any amount that exceeds the contribution limits are subject to a 6% penalty tax
What is the purpose for a Catch Up Provision?
To help employees over the age of 50 to make additional contributions to a qualified plan
What are the tax benefits of a qualified plan?
Contribute on pre tax basis and earnings grow tax deferred
Are contributions deductible for qualified retirement plans?
They are deducted on the year it was taken out.
it is deducted from employees salary before taxation
Are the distributions taxed on qualified retirement plans?
Yes they are taxed as ordinary income based on employees tax bracket in year of withdrawl
At what age can you start withdrawing from a qualified retirement plan?
On April 1st, after age 73
What is the penalty for not withdrawing the required minimum distribution?
They are subject to a 25% penalty on the amount that should have been taken out
What happens if you get an early distributions (before age 59 1/2)?
They are subject to a 10% penalty on the taxable amount of distribution.
What is a defined benefit plan for?
Promises the employee a specific monthly payout
- For people closer to retirement