Today we’re looking at the taxes in a Roth IRA conversion and focusing on the opportunity given all that has happened in 2020. The opportunity to convert some or all of your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is greater than ever seeing how many feel that taxes are likely headed higher. Let’s dig into the idea of lowering future taxes with a Roth IRA conversion this year.
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Roth IRA taxes and conversion strategies are important topics to consider when planning for retirement. A Roth IRA is a type of retirement account that allows you to save money on a tax-free basis. This means that any contributions you make to a Roth IRA are not taxed when you withdraw them in retirement. However, Roth IRAs are subject to taxes when you convert them from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.
When you convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you must pay taxes on the amount you convert. This is because the money you convert was originally earned and taxed in a traditional IRA. When you convert it to a Roth IRA, you must pay taxes on the amount you convert. The amount of taxes you must pay depends on your tax bracket and the amount of money you convert.
There are several strategies you can use to minimize the taxes you pay when you convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. One of the most popular strategies is to spread out your conversions over several years. This allows you to pay taxes on a smaller amount each year, rather than a large lump sum. Another strategy is to convert only the amount of money you need to cover your current expenses. This allows you to pay taxes on a smaller amount, and you can use the remaining money for other investments.
Finally, it is important to consider the timing of your conversion. Generally, it is best to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA when you are in a lower tax bracket. This allows you to pay a lower tax rate on the amount you convert. However, if you wait too long, you may end up paying a higher tax rate.
Overall, Roth IRA taxes and conversion strategies are important topics to consider when planning for retirement. By understanding the tax implications of a Roth IRA conversion, you can make the most of your retirement savings.
When those top tax rates were 94% there were many more write offs and loopholes. Almost no one paid those high rates. Now those write offs and loopholes are gone. Big difference.
One technique that I never hear discussed is the TIMING of the Roth conversation! You want to time the conversion when the VALUE of the transferred assets is DOWN! If you only are transferring cash, this technique is irrelevant! However, I would NEVER recommend transferring only cash! What is left are equities! I have always found it logical and economical to transfer equities, but only during a market downturn! March 2020 was a prime example! The market was down considerably and equities of all stripes and colors were beaten down to a pulp!!!!! When you do your transfer during these times, you can get a double benefit of only paying taxes on the DECREASED value of the equity and over time as the transferred asset recovers, the amount of increase in value does so TAX FREE! This is a strategy everyone should be using to maximize their tax free growth potential! This method has served me well in many of the downturns the markets have experienced as of late!
It’s too late in the year to do a Roth conversion for me and have it count towards 2020. What if I was able to take out a disbursement (from a 403b) in the next remaining week and then deposit it into a Roth in January? Would that taxable event still count towards 2020?
If I convert money in the first or second quarter, do I need to file quarterly taxes to avoid penalties or can I just wait to pay the extra taxes when I file my yearly taxes?
Taxas will go higher!! But a lot of government pensions don't get taxed!!! Go figure!
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Good talk! Missed my big opportunity when the market dropped but still have this on my radar before 2025. A few items that maybe could be covered in a future video…a part 2 if you will. Are you converting all of it to Roth or up to the yearly limits aka $6000 for single person? Also not converting more than which could bump up your tax bracket?
Thanks Dustin for the great advice. The only people I know who are making less, are the ones that show up for work. Those on unemployment are making 600 a week more than take home.
"Sunset" is the new "kick the bucket". 🙂 I've done a few Roth Conversions over the last few years. My IRA isn't real big and will be manageable in a couple years when it is RMD time.
Thanks Dustin!