Accidentally deposited max contributions into ROTH IRA and withdrew on the same day

Main Problem: The user is concerned about the tax implications of withdrawing $6,500 from their Roth IRA due to not submitting a Return of Excess Contributions form. Discussed Solutions: Complete a Return of Excess Contributions (ROE) form to remove the over-contribution from the account, regardless of earnings. Consider recharacterizing the contribution from a Roth IRA…

Unable to link bank account to Fidelity Roth IRA

Summary of User’s Concerns and Solutions Discussed: The user is struggling to fill out the EFT form due to difficulties locating their routing and account numbers for their IRA account. Fidelity support directed the user to a link for finding routing and account numbers, which requires logging in to their Fidelity account. Once the EFT…

Does Fidelity charges fee to file a 990-T for MLPs?

Here’s a summary of the main issue and the solutions discussed in the conversation: Main Problem: The user, Luke, asked if Fidelity charges a fee for filing a 990-T when investing in MLPs within a Roth IRA, particularly if the gains are under $1,000. Solution: Fidelity responded that they do not charge a fee for…

Navigating My Brokerage and Joint Account Options

Summary of User’s Concerns and Solutions: Main Problem: The user needs to fund their individual brokerage account but is confused because the account is labeled as the funding account for their crypto account, and they want to short-sell Boeing quickly. Solution: To short-sell, the user must enable the margin feature on their brokerage account, which…

How to Invest My Last Few Cents in a Roth IRA

Here’s a summary of the main problem and solutions discussed: Main Problem: The user is struggling to invest the last few cents in their Roth IRA, as dollar-based buy orders are not executing as expected, leading to frustration. Solution Offered: FidelityHeather explains that dollar-based orders are converted to shares and rounded down to the nearest…

I inherited an IRA. Is it possible to take distributions from it and plan to perform a backdoor Roth

Here’s a summary of the main problem reported and the solutions discussed: Main Problem: The user, Regorian, is uncertain whether distributions from an inherited IRA can be used to fund their own Traditional or Roth IRA, as they are a non-eligible designated beneficiary required to deplete the inherited account within 10 years. Solution: FidelityLinsey advised…

Roth IRA: Idle Cash

Here’s a summary of the main issue and solutions discussed: Main Problem: The user is unclear if their idle cash will automatically go into the auto-sweep when opening a Roth account and how to change the core position to specific money market funds. Solution: Fidelity accounts automatically establish a core position for processing cash transactions…

Roth IRA from MMF

Here’s a summary of the main problem reported by the user and the solutions discussed: Main Problem: The user wants to know if they can buy funds in their Roth IRA directly using money from their separate brokerage account without having to transfer funds first. Solution 1: It is possible to transfer cash from the…

Transfering Holdings From One Account To Another

Summary of User’s Inquiry and Solutions Provided: The main problem reported by the user is the desire to transfer stock or ETF holdings from one brokerage account to another within Fidelity, without selling and rebuying the assets. Fidelity representatives confirmed that users can perform a “transfer in-kind” between like-registration Fidelity accounts by following these steps:…

How to Keep My Fidelity Account Active and Avoid Closure

Summary of the conversation: Main Problem: The user is concerned about keeping their Fidelity account active to prevent it from becoming inactive. Solution: Fidelity accounts will not close due to inactivity as long as there are funds in the account. Additional Activity: Investment activity, such as earning interest or dividends, counts as account activity. Zero…

Inquiries About Moving My Brokerage Account Abroad

Summary of User Inquiry and Solutions: Main Problem: The user is concerned about the implications of moving out of the U.S. on their ability to maintain and manage their brokerage account, including deposit capabilities and investment activities. Users can continue depositing funds into their brokerage account from a U.S. bank account after relocating, but must…

Can I Transfer Securities Between My Fidelity Accounts?

Here’s a summary of the main problem and solutions discussed in the post: Main Problem: The user wants to know if they can move securities between their Fidel Brokerage account and their Fidel Roth IRA without selling and rebuying the securities. Solution: The IRS guidelines state that contributions to retirement accounts, including Roth IRAs, must…

Roth IRA ToA from Vanguard to Fidelity

Main Problem: The user is experiencing difficulties with the Transfer of Assets (TOA) process from Vanguard to Fidelity, specifically encountering a loading issue when trying to submit the transfer online. Solutions Discussed: Fidelity suggested troubleshooting the issue by clearing cache and cookies or trying a different browser or device. If the issue persists, the user…