2023 TRADITIONAL IRA AND ROTH IRA ESTABLISHMENT DATES
The deadline for establishing a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in order to make a 2022 contribution is Tuesday, April 18, 2023. All applications must be signed and submitted (including e-signature applications) to Advisor Services in good order by Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IRA CONTRIBUTION DEADLINE FOR TRADITIONAL IRA AND ROTH IRA ACCOUNTS
The contribution funding deadline for Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Accounts is Tuesday, April 18, 2023, regardless of whether the client has filed an extension with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to file their tax return.
It is very important that IRA contribution checks and deposit manifest clearly indicate the contribution year as 2022 or 2023. Per IRS regulations, if a tax year is not indicated, the contribution will be coded and processed as a current year contribution. In order to adjust 2023 contributions to 2022, a letter of instruction is required from the client no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

“RMD Time”—Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)

Of course, clients’ The Wheeler Group LLC can reach out to us with any specific RMD questions. Since it is highly dependent on your unique situation (i.e. age, holdings, etc.) you need to reach out to your personal financial advisor. Here are some general RMD points of discussion:

• For clients who attained the age of 72 in 2022 and are taking advantage of the April 1^st, 2023, extension please see below to determine applicable deadline regarding Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).  Note:  Any requests to sell mutual funds, stocks, or bonds in order to make an RMD must be received by Advisor Services prior to the dates noted below to allow for trade settlement and processing.

Year client reached the age of 72	RMD MUST be made by:	Investments must be sold by:
2022	Friday, March 31, 2023	Wednesday March 29, 2023

• Clients are subject to a 50% federal excise tax on any percentage of an RMD not taken by the required deadline.

As fiduciaries, we are here to help our clients. However, when it comes to tax advice and preparation, you need to contact your CPA, or accountantcy provider. At The Wheeler Group LLC, we DO NOT PROVIDE TAX ADVICE. We are trusted financial advisors and as such, we are here as a financial resource to provide valuable information and keep you on track. At the same time, never hesitate to reach out and contact us. Here’s to a healthy, prosperous 2023 to you all. Aloha!