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If you want to roll over money from your 401(k) into a Roth IRA, there’s good news: any employer matching funds in a 401(k) can be converted along with your own contributions and investment earnings. However, you’ll owe income taxes on all the converted funds, which can be a significant issue when converting large balances. […] The post Can I Roll Over the Employer Match in My 401(k) to a Roth IRA? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

I'm 60 and I would like to convert some money from my regular IRA to a Roth. I'm aware that the earnings are subject to penalty before five years but I won't need that money until at least age 70. Is it advisable to do so? My annual income from a pension is $65,000 and […] The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 60 With $65k in Pension Income and $100k in My IRA. Is a Roth Conversion Worth It? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

At age 55 with $900,000 in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), converting $100,000 per year to a Roth IRA could help reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs) and related taxes in retirement. Although Roth conversions create current tax liabilities, paying taxes now may result in more predictable and lower lifetime taxes. Taking an incremental Roth […] The post I'm 55 With $900,000 in an IRA. Should I Convert $100,000 Per Year to a Roth to Avoid RMDs? appeared first on SmartRea

If you’re looking for a tax-savvy way to deal with you required minimum distributions (RMDs), converting them into a Roth IRA isn’t an option. A financial advisor can help you plan for RMDs and figure out if a Roth conversion is right for you. It's relatively common for retirees to need a plan for their […] The post I Was Planning on Taking My RMDs and Converting Them to a Roth, But Was Told I Can’t. Is That True? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

If you’re nearing retirement and you have a sizeable IRA balance, you face some significant decisions surrounding required withdrawals and taxes. Converting a traditional IRA into a Roth account is one move that can increase your planning flexibility. And even at 64 years old, shifting an account from a tax-deferred to tax-free status can result […] The post We’re 64 Years Old With $750k in an IRA and Social Security. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth IRA? appeared first on SmartReads by Smart