taxation Archives - Jane the Actuary

October 4, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Never Mind Biden’s 401(k) Plan – Are Pension Plan Tax Breaks Fair?”

Betcha never gave much thought to the tax breaks for traditional pension plans, didja?

September 17, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Journalists Are Still Getting Biden’s Tax Plan, And 401(k) Taxation In General, Wrong”

No, no, no. 401(k) tax benefits do not consist in being able to deduct the contributions from taxes, but in deferring the taxes.

September 4, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “A Refresher Course On 401(k) and IRA Taxation – For Joe Biden’s Advisors, Too”

Because 401(k) and IRA taxation is not as straightforward as it appears.

October 19, 2019 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “How Has Pension Legislation Affected NHS Breast Cancer Treatment Wait Times? Some Odd News From The UK”

It’s a lesson in unintended consequences, which is relevant for health care, pensions, and, well, pretty much everything.