- I’m 62 With $850k in My 401(k). Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
You can perform a Roth conversion at any age, and potentially boost your retirement income. However, this strategy often produces more positive results the sooner it’s done. One reason is that you have to pay taxes on converted funds at the time of the conversion. After all, money sent to the IRS can’t be invested… read more…
- Should You Consolidate Your Retirement Accounts?
As you progress through your career, you may accumulate multiple retirement accounts from different employers, including 401(k) plans, IRAs or other investment vehicles. As a result, you may end up wondering if you should consolidate your retirement accounts. Retirement account consolidation can simplify portfolio management, potentially reduce fees and provide a clearer financial picture. However,… read more…
- I’m 69 With $1 Million in an IRA. Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
Legally, it’s never too late to make a Roth conversion. You can do this at any time in life, in any amount, so long as you have funds in a qualifying account. Financially, however, the later you are in life the more likely it is that you will pay more in taxes on a Roth… read more…
- I’m 69 With $760k in a 401(k). Should I Convert 25% per Year to a Roth IRA to Avoid RMDs and Taxes?
Converting 401(k) savings to a Roth IRA can free you from having to take mandatory withdrawals at age 73 and beyond. Because Roth withdrawals are tax-free, any voluntary withdrawals you take won’t be subject to income taxes. However, Roth conversion comes with a significant current tax bill. So, whether a staggered conversion over the next… read more…
- I’m 63 With $1.4 Million in My 401(k) and Have Started Social Security. Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
Procedurally, it’s never too late to make a Roth conversion. The IRS allows you to move this money at any time, so long as you have funds in a qualifying pre-tax account. In many cases, the closer you are to retirement the more likely it is that a Roth conversion could cost you big. This… read more…
- I’m 60 With $930k in My IRA and Have Started Social Security. Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
There is no legal or regulatory age restriction on Roth conversions, so it’s not too late in that sense. Generally speaking, a Roth conversion may make more sense for a younger saver. However, there are a number of other considerations that may be more important to keep in mind. For instance, unless you are likely… read more…
- I’m 58 With $1.7 Million in My 401(k). Should I Start Converting 10% per Year to a Roth IRA Now to Avoid RMDs and Taxes?
Transferring retirement savings from a 401(k) or similar tax-deferred account to a Roth IRA can help keep you from having to make taxable withdrawals by the time your reach your mid 70s. This can reduce your tax burden after retiring, but it won’t necessarily save on taxes overall. That’s because any funds converted to a… read more…
- I’m 58 With $1.4 Million in My 401(k). Should I Convert $140k per Year to Avoid RMDs and Taxes in Retirement?
Transferring funds from a 401(k) to a Roth IRA can help a retirement saver control the timing and, potentially, the amount of their future tax liability. In general, if your applicable income tax rate is likely to be higher after retirement, a Roth conversion can make sense. That’s because Roth accounts aren’t subject to mandatory… read more…
- I’m 50 With $650k in My 401(k). Should I Do a Roth Conversion Each Year Up to the Income Limit of the 24% Tax Bracket?
Staggering your Roth conversions can save a lot of money. Under the right circumstances, a Roth IRA can be the best retirement account for tax management. On the back end, you simply can’t beat the offer of no income taxes or required minimum distributions (RMDs) in retirement. The catch is the front end, when you… read more…
- I’m 62 With $900,000 in My 401(k). Should I Convert $90k per Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs in Retirement?
Late-in-life Roth conversions can take some tricky math. As you approach retirement, one of the most important questions will be how to manage the taxes on your retirement income. For households that rely on pre-tax portfolios, like a 401(k) or a traditional IRA, this means anticipating ordinary income taxes on all of your withdrawals. It… read more…
- I’m 69, Taking Social Security and Have $815k in My 401(k). Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
From a legal and regulatory standpoint, it is never too late for a Roth conversion. Under the rules, you can transfer retirement funds from a tax-deferred account such as a 401(k) to a Roth IRA at 69 or any other age. Whether it makes financial sense to do that is another matter. To determine this,… read more…
- I Want to Retire in 4 Years. Should I Convert 25% of My 401(k) to a Roth IRA Until Then to Avoid RMDs and Taxes?
Transferring some of your retirement savings from a tax-deferred account like a 401(k) to a Roth IRA can help you reduce or possibly avoid required minimum distributions (RMDs) and income taxes later on. It can also be beneficial if you want to leave tax-free savings to your heirs. A Roth conversion can therefore provide you… read more…
- I’m in a Lower Tax Bracket Than I Was Last Year — Is This the Ideal Time for a Roth Conversion?
It is often advisable to convert funds from an IRA or similar tax-deferred retirement account to Roth in a year when you are in a lower tax bracket in order to save money in the short-term. Having said that, there are other considerations. Many people like the idea of transferring IRA funds to Roth accounts… read more…
- Will a Roth Conversion Impact My Taxes on My $2,800 Monthly Social Security Benefit?
Taxes are generally a concern when transferring funds from a tax-deferred retirement account to a Roth account. Converted funds are treated as taxable current income in the given year, which can push a taxpayer into a higher tax bracket and result in a sizable one-time tax bill. If you are receiving Social Security benefits, this… read more…
- I’m 60 With $750k in my 401(k). Should I Convert $75,000 per Year to Avoid RMDs in Retirement?
Many retirement savers with sizable tax-deferred accounts like a 401(k) are interested in converting those funds to Roth accounts so they can escape having to pay Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and the associated taxes after they retire. It’s not always the right move, in part because of the hefty upfront tax bill on conversions. However,… read more…
- Is It Wise to Convert 15% of My 401(k) Into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs?
Converting retirement funds from a 401(k) into a Roth IRA offers the opportunity for tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement, while also avoiding Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules. However, Roth conversion requires paying a significant tax bill up front. Often, this initial tax bill can be partially mitigated by gradually converting the 401(k) over… read more…
- Is It Wise to Convert 20% of My IRA to a Roth Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs?
Transferring funds from a pre-tax retirement account such as an IRA to an after-tax Roth IRA is a move many retirement savers might want to consider. A Roth conversion, as the move is called, has many benefits. It can help you avoid required minimum distributions, or RMDs, in retirement, as well as taxes on your… read more…
- How Much Does a Roth Conversion Cost in Florida?
When you make a Roth conversion, the costs will depend on where you live. Converting money to a Roth IRA has a major upside, and a major downside. The benefit is tax-free portfolio growth and income. When you withdraw money from a Roth account in retirement, it will be untaxed and will not apply to… read more…
- I Left My Job 6 Months Ago. What Do I Do With My 401(k)?
After leaving a job where they contributed to a 401(k), retirement savers typically have four choices about what to do with the funds in the plan. They can roll the funds into an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan at a new job, rollover into an IRA, leave the funds where they are or cash out the… read more…
- We’re 62 With $1.1 Million in 401(k)s. Should We Convert $100,000 Per Year to Avoid RMDs?
Converting 401(k) funds into Roth accounts can reduce or eliminate the need to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) that can bump you into a higher tax bracket in retirement. Voluntary Roth withdrawals, meanwhile, are tax-free, potentially giving the conversion strategy twice the appeal. Converting 401(k) funds gradually, before you’re required to take RMDs at age… read more…
- I’m 63 and Make $125k, With $900k in an IRA. Should I Do a Roth Conversion on $90k per Year to Avoid RMDs?
Converting an IRA to a Roth IRA is a popular approach to avoiding mandatory required minimum distributions (RMDs) — and the associated taxes — in your 70s and beyond. Doing it gradually can stretch out and even reduce the tax bill compared to converting it all at once. In your case, the key question is… read more…
- I’m 67 With $1.2 Million in a 401(k). Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
Converting funds in a traditional 401(k) into a Roth IRA can provide you with tax-free retirement income, and there are no rule prohibiting conversion at any age. However, converting when you are close to or at retirement age involves some additional considerations. For one thing, you may have to let converted funds age for five… read more…
- I’m 60 and Make $150k. Should I Convert $50k per Year From My IRA to a Roth to Avoid RMDs?
There are plenty of ways to analyze your retirement strategy. Sometimes, when we have lots of concrete information, we can start by running the numbers. If X, then Y, and the next steps are to decide what risks and outcomes you’re comfortable with. But sometimes, the place to start is with questions. As you build… read more…
- I’m 62 With $1.6 Million in My 401(k). Should I Convert $160,000 Per Year to a Roth IRA to Avoid RMDs?
Converting your 401(k) to a Roth portfolio will allow you to entirely avoid RMDs. This is a legitimate form of tax planning. However, often there’s a difference between whether you can do something and whether you should; whether it’s allowed, and whether it’s in your long-term best interest. For example, say that you’re 62 years… read more…
- Is It Wise to Convert 10% of My IRA into a Roth Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs?
Roth IRAs are not subject to rules on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and qualifying withdrawals from Roth accounts in retirement are also free of federal income taxes. You can get those advantages for funds in your traditional IRA by transferring them into a Roth account. You’ll have to pay income taxes now on funds you… read more…