individual retirement account

IRS Withholding Rule for IRAs “Pardoned” at the Last Minute

November 21, 2018 By Michael Giovannini

Our Unclaimed Property Group takes stock of the reprieve granted by the IRS in delaying new withholding and reporting requirements on IRAs remitted to states as unclaimed property. Effective date delayed until January 2020 Logistical and practical compliance issues A holiday treat for the financial services sector Read the full advisory here. [...]Read more

IRS Ruling on IRAs Raises Numerous Unclaimed Property Issues for Holders, Owners, and States Alike

June 5, 2018 By Kendall Houghton, Michael Giovannini and Kathleen Cornett

Many states have begun to treat IRAs as unclaimed property even before the owner can take a tax-free distribution. But now the IRS has ruled that escheatment is equivalent to a distribution and subject to federal income tax withholding and reporting requirements. Our Unclaimed Property Group dives into this dilemma for holders, owners, and states alike. Revenue Ruling 2018-17 concludes that escheatment of an IRA is a designated distribution Holders must honor federal tax withholding and reporting rules upon escheat States are aggressively auditing IRAs Potential negative impact on [...]Read more

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