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The Roth conversion mistake that could cost you in 2026

You've probably heard about Roth conversions. Maybe your financial advisor has mentioned them, or perhaps you've seen them ...
.A Roth IRA conversion can offer tax-free growth and withdrawals, but it requires careful planning to avoid tax pitfalls and ...
Learn the updated 2025 backdoor Roth IRA strategy step‑by‑step—from contribution limits and MAGI thresholds to tax filing and avoiding pro‑rata rule traps.
According to an article by Brandon Renfro, there are three 5-year rules for Roth IRAs, but he talks about the first two as ...
There are two 5-year rules: One for contributions and the other for conversions. A subset of rules exists, based on your age. It’s important to know which qualified expenses allow you to withdraw ...
Rolling a traditional 401(k) into a Roth IRA triggers immediate taxes on the full conversion amount. Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth and withdrawals with no required minimum distributions during the ...
The One Big Beautiful Bill included sweeping tax law changes. Here are several key changes individual taxpayers need to know ...
You will owe taxes on your Roth IRA conversion in the year of the conversion. Your converted funds must stay in your Roth IRA for five years before you can withdraw them penalty-free. Roth savings ...
The primary factor in a Roth IRA conversion decision is the difference between the tax rate at conversion and the future tax ...
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When Sean Kelly sits down with clients to discuss how to transition to new Roth catch-up rules from the IRS, he often finds himself talking less about investments and more about payroll files. “It’s ...