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Roth Conversion Planning Fundamentals

What a conversion is mechanically, which figures decide whether it is worth analysing, and the side effects that surprise people.

4 lessons · about 33 minutes · Advanced Planning · Premium

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What this course covers

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  • Describe the mechanics and tax reporting of a conversion
  • Identify the inputs a conversion analysis actually needs
  • Recognise the knock-on effects a conversion can trigger

Lessons

  1. 1. What a conversion doesMoving pre-tax money into Roth treatment, and paying for it. · 8 min
  2. 2. The inputs an analysis needsMarginal rates now and later, horizon, and where the tax comes from. · 9 min
  3. 3. Side effectsIncome-linked thresholds that a conversion can cross. · 8 min
  4. 4. Ordering and holding periodsConverted amounts have their own clocks. · 8 min

Course quiz

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Educational information only. IRA XRay does not provide individualized investment, tax or legal advice, and nothing here is a recommendation. Contribution limits, income thresholds, distribution ages, tax rates and treaty terms change, so confirm current rules with the IRS, the Social Security Administration, Medicare or a qualified professional before you act.

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