One way we help our customers is teaching them new tips and tricks that are usually left for the wealthy and their high paid advisors. Today we share one of those tips with you. It’s called the in plan 401k conversion
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A 401k in plan conversion is a process through which you can convert your traditional 401k savings into a Roth 401k account within the same plan. This conversion process allows you to take advantage of the tax benefits of a Roth 401k, which include tax-free withdrawals in retirement, as opposed to the tax-deferred withdrawals of a traditional 401k account.
In a traditional 401k account, you contribute pre-tax dollars, which means that you don’t pay taxes on the money you contribute, but you do pay taxes when you withdraw the money in retirement. In contrast, a Roth 401k account allows you to contribute post-tax dollars, which means that you pay taxes on the money you contribute upfront, but you don’t have to pay taxes on your withdrawals in retirement.
To convert your traditional 401k savings into a Roth 401k account, you will need to follow a few steps. First, check with your plan administrator to ensure that your plan allows for in-plan conversions. Next, decide on the amount of money you would like to convert and specify that amount to your plan administrator.
It’s important to note that when you convert your traditional 401k savings into a Roth 401k account, you will need to pay taxes on the amount you convert in the year in which you make the conversion. However, once the conversion is complete, you won’t owe any taxes on that money when you withdraw it in retirement.
The decision to convert your traditional 401k savings into a Roth 401k account depends on your individual financial circumstances. If you expect to be in a higher tax bracket in retirement than you are now, it may make sense to pay taxes upfront and contribute to a Roth 401k account, to take advantage of tax-free withdrawals in the future. Alternatively, if you expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, a traditional 401k account may be a better option.
In conclusion, a 401k in plan conversion allows you to take advantage of the tax benefits of a Roth 401k account within your existing plan. This conversion process requires careful consideration of your individual financial circumstances and should be discussed with a financial advisor to ensure that it aligns with your retirement goals.
Great explanation I needed this one thanks
I am still employed and just learned that I am allowed an in-service rollover of only all company contributions thus far to a Traditional IRA. Can this be as simple as rolling these funds to a Traditional IRA and then turning around and doing a conversion of the Traditional IRA to a ROTH IRA?
Do you pay a penalty also?
You can also do an in-plan conversion of the employer match if the plan allows
When would I do the conversion, does it matter if request a conversion a couple times in the same year?
nice explanation.. was distracted by the missing digit on the right hand though (no offense)
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We retired at the end of 2017 and just received a 7k tax refund for 2018. I wish our financial advisor would have informed us about a IRA to Roth conversion last year. We both worked for at least 35 years and have quite a bit in our IRAs. We only have a modest amount of money in Roths (44K total).
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Would an in-plan conversion to the Roth IRA count against the Roth contribution limit? Or, is that additional? (I'm thinking additional, because I've heard of a mega-backdoor Roth conversion before.)
My company started offering the Roth 401(k) the beginning of 2019. I’d like to convert my savings to the Roth as I’ve already started putting my contributions there. Why can’t I convert vested dollars that my company contributed?
Great advice. Not enough people know about this option. Thanks.
I work for the pist office do you know if the tsp allows conversions good information thx
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Just as a quick note, make sure if rolling over a company retirement account to an IRA at a financial institution you do a "Transfer" not a "rollover" or there can be tax implications. Great video! Thanks Dustin! 😉
Are the rules the same for a 457b?
Thanks Dustin great Info