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Essential Year-End Tax Strategies for UFP Industries Employees: What You Need to Know Before 2023

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Here are some things for UFP Industries employees and retirees to consider as they weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year.

1. Defer income to next year
UFP Industries employees must consider opportunities to defer income to 2023, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to defer a year-end bonus or delay the collection of business debts, rent, and payments for services. As a UFP Industries employee, doing so may enable you to postpone payment of tax on the income until next year.

2. Accelerate deductions
UFP Industries employees and retirees should also look for opportunities to accelerate deductions into the current tax year. If you itemize deductions, making payments for deductible expenses such as medical expenses, qualifying interest, and state taxes before the end of the year (instead of paying them in early 2023) could make a difference on your 2022 return.

3. Make deductible charitable contributions
As a UFP Industries employee, if you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you can generally deduct charitable contributions, but the deduction is limited to 50% (currently increased to 60% for cash contributions to public charities), 30%, or 20% of your adjusted gross income (AGI), depending on the type of property you give and the type of organization to which you contribute. (Excess amounts can be carried over for up to five years.)

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4. Bump up withholding to cover a tax shortfall
As a UFP Industries employee, if it looks as though you will owe federal income tax for the year, consider increasing your withholding on Form W-4 for the remainder of the year to cover the shortfall. Time may be limited for UFP Industries employees to request a Form W-4 change and for their employers from UFP Industries to implement it in time for 2022. The biggest advantage in doing so is that withholding is considered as having been paid evenly throughout the year instead of when the dollars are actually taken from your paycheck. This strategy can be implemented by UFP Industries employees to make up for low or missing quarterly estimated tax payments.

5. Save more for retirement
Deductible contributions to a traditional IRA and pre-tax contributions to a UFP Industries-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) can reduce your 2022 taxable income. As a fortune 500 employee, if you haven't already contributed up to the maximum amount allowed, consider doing so. For 2022, UFP Industries employees can contribute up to $20,500 to a 401(k) plan ($27,000 if you're age 50 or older) and up to $6,000 to traditional and Roth IRAs combined ($7,000 if you're age 50 or older).* The window to make 2022 contributions to a UFP Industries-sponsored plan generally closes at the end of the year, while you have until April 18, 2023, to make 2022 IRA contributions.

*Roth contributions are not deductible, but Roth-qualified distributions are not taxable.

6. Take the required minimum distributions
If you are a UFP Industries employee age 72 or older, you generally must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs and UFP Industries-sponsored retirement plans (special rules apply if you're still working and participating in UFP Industries's retirement plan). You have to make the withdrawals by the date required — the end of the year for most individuals. The penalty for failing to do so is substantial: 50% of the amount that wasn't distributed on time. As a fortune 500 employee, making these distributions in a timely manner is essential as to avoid the late penalty.

7. Weigh year-end investment moves
UFP Industries employees and retirees shouldn't let tax considerations drive investment decisions. However, it's worth considering the tax implications of any year-end investment moves that you make. For example, if you have realized net capital gains from selling securities at a profit, you might avoid being taxed on some or all of those gains by selling losing positions. As a UFP Industries employee, any losses over and above the number of your gains can be used to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income ($1,500 if your filing status is married filing separately) or carried forward to reduce your taxes in future years.

Tags: Financial Planning , Tax , Retirement , 2022

What type of retirement savings plan does UFP Industries offer to its employees?

UFP Industries offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan to help employees save for their future.

How does UFP Industries match employee contributions to the 401(k) plan?

UFP Industries provides a matching contribution to the 401(k) plan, which typically includes a percentage of the employee's contributions, subject to certain limits.

What is the eligibility criteria for employees to participate in UFP Industries' 401(k) plan?

Employees at UFP Industries are generally eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan after completing a specified period of service, usually within the first few months of employment.

Can employees of UFP Industries make pre-tax contributions to their 401(k) accounts?

Yes, UFP Industries allows employees to make pre-tax contributions to their 401(k) accounts, reducing their taxable income for the year.

Does UFP Industries offer a Roth 401(k) option for employees?

Yes, UFP Industries provides a Roth 401(k) option, allowing employees to make after-tax contributions that can grow tax-free.

What investment options are available in the UFP Industries 401(k) plan?

The 401(k) plan at UFP Industries includes a variety of investment options, such as mutual funds, target-date funds, and other investment vehicles.

How often can employees change their contribution amounts to the UFP Industries 401(k) plan?

Employees can typically change their contribution amounts to the UFP Industries 401(k) plan on a quarterly basis or as specified in the plan documents.

What happens to an employee's 401(k) balance if they leave UFP Industries?

If an employee leaves UFP Industries, they have several options for their 401(k) balance, including rolling it over to another retirement account, leaving it in the UFP Industries plan, or cashing it out.

Does UFP Industries charge fees for managing the 401(k) plan?

Yes, UFP Industries may charge administrative fees and investment-related fees for managing the 401(k) plan, which are disclosed in the plan documents.

How can employees access their 401(k) account information at UFP Industries?

Employees can access their 401(k) account information through the online portal provided by UFP Industries' plan administrator.