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How to Open a Trust Account at Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) offers attractive margin loan rates but it isn’t obvious how to open an account in the name of a trust. Here’s how.
How to File Form 5500-EZ For Your Solo 401k
Filing the Form 5500-EZ for your solo 401k plan is super easy but you have to remember to file it. I use these the plan characteristics codes.
Covid Retirement Account Withdrawal in TurboTax and H&R Block
If you withdrew from your retirement account due to COVID in 2020, follow this to get the special tax treatment in TurboTax and H&R Block tax software.
ACA Health Insurance Enrollment: Request Subsidy Upfront Or Not
Although you will be required to submit more documentation, you should estimate your income as low as possible and get the highest premium subsidy upfront.
Make Backdoor Roth Easy On Your Tax Return
Many investors are confused when they report Backdoor Roth on their tax return. It’s very clean if you learn how to do it the easy way.
Make Fewer Things Matter: My Epiphany From Cutting A Pineapple
Making fewer things matter helps you focus attention and ward off FOMO and sales pitches. You’ve made it when you can afford all the “mistakes.”
Import W-2 and 1099 Forms Into TurboTax and HR Block: From Where?
A list of payroll providers and financial institutions from which you can import W-2 and 1099 Forms into TurboTax or H&R Block tax software.
Vanguard Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): YubiKey + Google Voice
Buy a security key and use it for two-factor authenticatioin with Vanguard. Use a Google Voice number as backup instead of SMS to your real mobile number.
Stop Tax Return Fraud: Sign Up for the IRS IP PIN Program
The IRS opened the Identity Protection PIN program to everyone. Sign up to stop someone from filing a fraudulent tax return in your name.