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Maximize your IRA contributions to take advantage of tax benefits

With tax season approaching, now is a good time to review your traditional or Roth IRA contributions. You can make your 2025 contributions until April 15, 2026, and you may lower your tax bill. If you are under 50, you can maximize your IRA contributions up to $7,000. If you are 50 and older, you can contribute up to $8,000. You can also start your contributions for tax year 2026, where contribution limits are $7,500 if you're under 50 and $8,600 if you are age 50 or older.

By maxing out your IRA contributions before the April tax deadline, you can give your money more time to deliver tax-deferred, compounded growth. Over time, that can potentially add up. Contact us to discuss the possibility of maximizing your 2025 traditional and Roth IRA contributions before April 15, 2026.

2025 / 2026 dollar limitations for retirement plans

Some new limitations will apply to retirement plans and other benefit plans in 2026 because of cost-of-living adjustments made by the IRS and the Social Security Administration. Learn more about the limits for 2026.

Wondering what to do with excess 529 savings?

If you’ve saved diligently for a family-member’s education—and he or she does not need help funding education expenses—the 529 Plan savings can still be used without tax penalties. You could transfer funds to another child, to a niece/nephew or a grandchild. Or, see if room, board and textbook costs can be covered. You might even be able to pay for college credits for a qualifying gap year program. Contact us to discuss your education savings options in more detail.

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Key dates for tax form distribution

With the individual income tax filing season nearing, you may be searching for your tax documents. Take a look at the table below for estimated distribution dates.

Tax reporting document Approximate availability date
Form 1099-R January 30, 2026
Fair Market Value Statement January 30, 2026
1099 Tax Information Summary February 16, 2026
Income Summary (FYI Statement) February 27, 2026
REMIC Tax Information Summary March 16, 2026
1042-S April 1, 2026
Revised 1099 Tax Information Summary


(tax year 2025 - revision 1)
On or about March 16, 2026
Revised 1099 Tax Information Summary


(tax year 2025 - revision 2)
On or about April 3, 2026
5498 June 1, 2026
Revised 1099 Tax Information Summary


(tax years 2022 – 2025)
*Please note that timing is subject to change.
Monthly beginning May 2026

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