Question 1

Katrina's executive compensation package allows her to participate in the company's nonqualified deferred compensation plan. In the current year, Katrina defers 15 percent of her $300,000 salary. Katrina's deemed investment choice will earn 8 percent annually on the deferred compensation until she takes a lump sum distribution in 10 years. Katrina's current marginal tax rate is 30 percent and she expects her marginal tax rate to be 28 percent upon receipt on the deferred salary. What is her after-tax accumulation from the deferred salary in 10 years? (Round future value factors to 5 decimal places and the future value and final answers to the nearest whole number)

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Question 2

Yvette is a 44-year-old self-employed contractor (no employees). During 2018, her Schedule C net income was 500,000. Assuming Yvette has no contributions to other retirement plans. What is the maximum amount that Yvette can contribute to (1) a SEP IRA and (2) an individual 401(k)? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number).

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Question 3

Ryan, age 48, received an $8,000 distribution from his traditional IRA to pay for medical expenses. Ryan has made only deductible contributions to the IRA and his marginal tax rate is 28 percent. What amount of taxes and early distribution penalties will Ryan be required to pay on the distribution?

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Question 4

Carmello and Leslie (ages 34 and 35, respectively) are married and want to contribute to a Roth IRA. In 2018, their AGI totaled $42,000 before any IRA-related transactions. Of the $42,000, Carmello earned $35,000 and Leslie earned $7,000. How much can each spouse contribute to a Roth IRA if they file jointly? How much can each spouse contribute to a Roth IRA if they file separately?

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Question 5

Tatia, age 38, has made deductible contributions to her traditional IRA over the past few years. When her account balance was $32,000, she transferred the entire $32,000 out of her traditional IRA and immediately into a Roth IRA. Her current marginal tax rate is 25 percent. What amount of tax and penalty is she required to pay on this rollover?

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Question 6

Cassandra, age 33, has made deductible contributions to her traditional IRA over the years. When the balance in her IRA was $40,000, Cassandra received a distribution of $34,000 from her IRA in order to purchase a new car. How much of the $34,000 distribution will she have remaining after paying income taxes and early distribution penalties on the distribution? Her marginal tax rate is 25 percent.

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Question 7

In 2018, Tyson (age 52) earned $50,000 of salary. Assuming he does not participate in an employer-sponsored plan, what is the maximum deductible IRA contribution Tyson can make in 2018?

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Question 8

Scott and his wife Leanne (ages 39 and 37 respectively) earned $50,000 in 2018. Scott was able to contribute $2,400 ($200/month) to his employer sponsored 401(k). What amount of saver's credit can Scott and Leanne claim in 2018?

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Question 9

Aiko (single, age 29) earned $40,000 in 2018. He was able to contribute $1,800 ($150/month) to his employer sponsored 401(k). What is the total saver's credit that Aiko can claim for 2018? Exhibit 13-9

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Question 10

Tatia, age 38, has made deductible contributions to her traditional IRA over the past few years. When her account balance was $30,000, she received a distribution of the entire $30,000 balance of her traditional IRA. She retained $5,000 of the distribution to help her pay the taxes due from the distribution and she immediately contributed the remaining $25,000 to a Roth IRA. What amount of tax and early distribution penalty is she required to pay on the $30,000 distribution from the traditional IRA if her marginal tax rate is 25 percent?

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Question 11

Deborah (single, age 29) earned $25,000 in 2018. Deborah was able to contribute $1,800 ($150/month) to her employer sponsored 401(k). What is the total saver's credit that Deborah can claim for 2018? Use Exhibit 13-9

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Question 12

In 2018, Tyson (age 22) earned $3,500 from his part-time job and he reported $15,000 of interest income (unearned income). Assuming he does not participate in an employer-sponsored plan, what is the maximum deductible IRA contribution Tyson can make in 2018?

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Question 13

Katrina's executive compensation package allows her to participate in the company's nonqualified deferred compensation plan. This year, Katrina defers 20 percent of her $400,000 salary. Katrina's deemed investment choice will earn 7 percent annually on the deferred compensation until she takes a lump sum distribution in 10 years. Katrina's current marginal tax rate is 30 percent and she expects her marginal tax rate will be 35 percent upon receipt of the deferred salary. What is her after-tax accumulation from the deferred salary in 10 years? (Round future value factors to 5 decimal places and the future value and final answers to the nearest whole number)

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Question 14

Gordon is a 52-year-old self-employed contractor (no employees). During 2018, his Schedule C net income was $88,000. What is the maximum amount that Gordon can contribute to (1) a SEP IRA and (2) an individual 401(k)? (Round your answers to the nearest whole number).

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Question 15

In 2018, Madison is a single taxpayer who is 25 years of age. During 2018, she contributed $3,000 to her employer sponsored 401(k) account. Her 2018 AGI was $67,500 (before considering IRA deductions). What is the maximum deductible contribution, if any, that Madison can make her to IRA?

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Quiz 13: Retirement Savings and Deferred Compensation