Understand the importance of retirement savings to your members and your credit union
Identify the differences between traditional and Roth IRAs
Know the process for establishing an IRA
Learn about contribution limits and deadlines
Identify the eligibility requirements for traditional and Roth IRA contributions
Discuss the process for removing funds from traditional and Roth IRAs
Identify IRS penalties and their exceptions
Learn when its necessary to withhold income taxes
Discover when owners are required to remove their IRA funds
Identify the differences between a rollover and a direct transfer
Know what to do when the money comes from a qualified retirement plan instead of an IRA
Review the basic tax reports that IRA owners receive, such as forms 5498 and 1099-R