Sen. Wyden proposes capping contributions to 'mega' IRAs
Proposed legislation would cap contributions to mega IRAs and help employers contribute to younger workers' 401(k)s while they pay off student debt.
By Nick Thornton |
Updated on September 15, 2016
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A summary of Sen. Ron Wyden’s draft proposal puts the market value of high-value Roth IRAs between $8 billion and $13 billion. (AP Photo)
Claiming that the tax code needs “a dose of fairness” when it comes to its treatment of retirement savings, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued a discussion draft of legislation that would cap contributions to so-called “mega” IRAs and make it easier for younger workers struggling with student debtto receive contributions to 401(k)s from employers.
“Tax incentives for retirement savings are designed to help people build a nest egg, not a golden egg,” said Wyden in a statement announcing the proposals under the Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements, or RISE, Act.
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Nick Thornton is a financial writer covering retirement and health care issues for BenefitsPRO and ALM Media. He greatly enjoys learning from the vast minds in the legal, academic, advisory and money management communities when covering the retirement space. He's also written on international marketing trends, financial institution risk management, defense and energy issues, the restaurant industry in New York City, surfing, cigars, rum, travel, and fishing. When not writing, he's pushing into some land or water.
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