- Can I Roll Over the Employer Match in My 401(k) to a Roth IRA?
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.… read more…
- I Am 58 With $1 Million in My 401(k). Should I Switch to Roth Contributions?
I Am 58 With $1 Million in My 401(k). Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? Whether to make the move from contributing to a tax-deferred workplace plan or switch to a Roth isn’t a question of “should” but a question of, “What works best for you?” Just a few of the considerations are: You can… read more…
- My RMDs Start Soon So I Want to Convert $900k to a Roth, but I’m Getting Conflicting Info About Having to Wait 5 Years to Use the Money
People with Roth IRAs generally have to wait five years before withdrawing earnings from their account. But the devil is in the details, and for this particular rule, getting those details can be surprisingly difficult. For starters, the IRS has three different five-year rules that apply to Roth IRAs. One of them, the conversion rule,… read more…
- I’m 59 With $1.3 Million in a 401(k). Should I Convert $130,000 Per Year to a Roth to Avoid RMDs?
Converting a 401(k) into a Roth IRA can be appealing for several reasons. Not only can you make qualified withdrawals from Roth accounts tax-free, but Roth accounts are also exempt from required minimum distributions (RMDs.) That can give you more flexibility when withdrawing from your account in retirement and potentially save you money on taxes. If… read more…
- Is it Wise to Convert 10% of My 401(k) into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs?
A Roth IRA has a couple of significant advantages. Most notably, they allow your retirement savings to grow tax-free (as opposed to tax-deferred) and they have no required minimum distributions (RMDs). If your priority is to control your retirement savings, then a Roth IRA might be the right choice. However, Roth IRAs have their disadvantages… read more…
- I Want to Convert $920k from a 401(k) to a Roth IRA. How Can I Reduce Taxes?
Transferring funds from a 401(k) into a Roth IRA lets you make tax-free free withdrawals in retirement, avoids rules on mandatory distributions and adds flexibility for estate planning. However, when converting a large amount of money, the potential tax bill becomes a major issue. Fortunately, strategies exist that can reduce the tax bill significantly and… read more…
- I’m 70 Years Old With $1.2 Million in an IRA. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth IRA?
In retirement, it’s not too late to convert your money into a Roth IRA. The IRS will let you convert qualified funds at any time, as long as you pay the associated taxes. It might, however, be too late to get real benefit from that decision. A Roth IRA works best when it has time… read more…