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Secure Act 2.0 Deep Dive | Sean Mullaney
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The Secure Act 2.0 introduces significant changes for the financial independence community, particularly regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs) and the flexibility of retirement account contributions. Under the new law, individuals born in 1960 or later can delay their RMDs until age 75, providing three additional years of tax-deferred growth and increased opportunities for strategic Roth conversions. This change enhances the appeal of traditional retirement accounts for those pursuing financial independence. Additionally, the law allows the option for Roth contributions in SEP and Simple IRAs, and employers can now offer employees the choice of Roth matching contributions, adding to the flexibility of retirement planning. Importantly, the backdoor Roth IRA remains untouched, allowing high earners to continue benefiting from tax-free growth. The episode also discusses changes regarding 529 plans, allowing unused funds to roll over into beneficiaries' Roth IRAs, subject to several regulations.

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Sean Mullaney, a financial planner and licensed CPA, cuts through the complexity and breaks down what solopreneurs need to know about saving for the future. With years of experience in helping individuals plan their financial freedom, Sean's insights are invaluable to anyone wearing both the employer and employee hats.

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The discussion is intended for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Brad and the ChooseFI podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc., or their services.

In this episode: taxes, the Secure Act 2.0, the best news, Roths, 529's, catch-up contributions, and the new options you have.

On December 29th, 2022, Joe Biden signed the Secure 2.0 Act into law. As this law may have ramifications on your retirement tax planning, to stay ahead of the curve we decided to have The FI Tax Guy Sean Mullaney back on the show to discuss what this law is and ways one may be able to approach and utilize it going forward with there retirement planning. While laws and regulations may change, staying prepared and aware can keep us worry-free as we prepare for the tail end of our FI journey!

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The discussion is intended for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual.

Sean Mulaney:

Website: fitaxguy.com
Book: "Solo 401k: The Solopreneur’s Retirement Account"
Twitter: @SeanMoneyandTax

Timestamps:

1:25 - Introduction
2:55 - The Most Important Change and The Best News
14:19 - More Roth Options
27:05 - The Backdoor Roths And Catch-Up Contributions
31:46 - New Options For 529's
42:27 - Conclusion

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