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Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, Step-Up Basis, Family Maximums, Beneficiaries, and Inheritances: Q&A #2501

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Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security spousal benefits, IRMAA planning, step-up in basis rules, family maximums, IRA beneficiaries, and factoring inheritances into retirement planning.

(12:00) George asks how his wife’s spousal Social Security benefit will be calculated, specifically regarding COLA increases to his PIA and his delayed filing at age 70.

(20:30) A listener inquires about minimizing IRMAA surcharges following Roth conversions by using form SSA-44 to waive the surcharge for consecutive years.

(31:15) In a PSA, Jim and Chris clarify a mistake from a previous episode regarding the IRS definition of fair market value (FMV) for determining the stepped-up basis of inherited stocks.

(38:15) A listener seeks clarification on Social Security family maximum benefits and how spousal and child benefits are calculated when the family’s total benefits change over time.

(43:00) George asks for advice on naming IRA beneficiaries, including per stirpes designations, contingent options, and considerations for blended families and remarriages.

(1:08:30) The guys discuss how to factor potential inheritances into retirement planning, particularly when the timeline and asset usage remain uncertain.

The post Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, Step-Up Basis, Family Maximums, Beneficiaries, and Inheritances: Q&A #2501 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

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Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security spousal benefits, IRMAA planning, step-up in basis rules, family maximums, IRA beneficiaries, and factoring inheritances into retirement planning.

(12:00) George asks how his wife’s spousal Social Security benefit will be calculated, specifically regarding COLA increases to his PIA and his delayed filing at age 70.

(20:30) A listener inquires about minimizing IRMAA surcharges following Roth conversions by using form SSA-44 to waive the surcharge for consecutive years.

(31:15) In a PSA, Jim and Chris clarify a mistake from a previous episode regarding the IRS definition of fair market value (FMV) for determining the stepped-up basis of inherited stocks.

(38:15) A listener seeks clarification on Social Security family maximum benefits and how spousal and child benefits are calculated when the family’s total benefits change over time.

(43:00) George asks for advice on naming IRA beneficiaries, including per stirpes designations, contingent options, and considerations for blended families and remarriages.

(1:08:30) The guys discuss how to factor potential inheritances into retirement planning, particularly when the timeline and asset usage remain uncertain.

The post Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, Step-Up Basis, Family Maximums, Beneficiaries, and Inheritances: Q&A #2501 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

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