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Imagine you’re 65 with $1.2 million in an IRA and a lingering question: should you convert your account into a Roth IRA? The answer may depend on how you go about it. A Roth conversion can provide some sizable advantages, including tax-free withdrawals and freedom from mandated distributions – but that doesn't mean it's always […] The post I'm 65 Years Old With $1.2 Million in an IRA. I'm Taking Social Security – Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth...

Should you switch from pre-tax IRA contributions to Roth contributions? Imagine that you’re steadily contributing to a traditional IRA. This provides you with an annual tax deduction. However, contributing to a tax-deferred account comes at the cost of having to pay taxes on all of the money you withdraw in retirement. Switching to a Roth […] The post I'm Almost 60 and Have $1 Million in My IRA. Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

I’d like to ask about the backdoor Roth IRA. Say you are over the income limit for Roth contributions, so you make a traditional contribution with no tax deduction and then do a backdoor Roth. Is that conversion taxable? If so, you would be paying tax on that money twice since you paid tax on […] The post Ask an Advisor: Is a Backdoor Roth Conversion Taxable Even If I Didn’t Take a Deduction on My IRA Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

When you retire, you make the final shift from the era of wealth accumulation to wealth management. This is a big deal. Managing your IRA in retirement is an important project. You want to strike the balance between a newfound need for security, since you can no longer wait out downturns and replace losses, and […] The post What Should I Do With My IRA Once I Retire? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Converting a 401(k) to a Roth IRA can potentially provide valuable long-term benefits, but it also triggers a tax bill that you’ll need to plan for. While the taxes on a Roth conversion can’t be avoided, savers can reduce the burden through several strategies like gradual conversions and timing adjustments. Those nearing retirement can weigh […] The post I Have $640k in a 401(k). How Do I Avoid Paying Taxes When Converting to a Roth IRA? appeared first on SmartReads by Smart...

Paying federal taxes now may be better for you in the long run, explains one financial advisor.

This is a column for The Cincinnati Enquirer

Converting your current retirement accounts to a Roth IRA is typically a very tax-efficient strategy. It can help lower your lifetime taxes significantly. However it does come with a large up-front bill. While there's no way to avoid conversion taxes completely, you can restructure them to make this much more manageable. By staggering out your […] The post How to Reduce Your Tax Liability on a Roth IRA Conversion appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

If you’re 65 years old and collecting Social Security, you may wonder if it’s too late to convert your $750,000 traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. The short answer is no – there are no legal restrictions to Roth conversion based on age or income. Practically, however, the decision involves carefully weighing tax implications, healthcare […] The post I'm 65 Years Old With $750k in an IRA. I'm Taking Social Security – Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?...

The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your life and to plan ahead, and it goes for all areas of your life including your financial life.