Category Archives: Retirement,Taxes
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
I’m 60 With $1.1 Million in an IRA. Is It Worth Converting $100,000 Per Year to a Roth to Avoid RMDs?
Required minimum distributions, or RMDs, are a problem for some retirees. If that’s your situation, a Roth conversion may be able to help. The advantage to switching your money from a pre-tax portfolio, like a traditional IRA, to a post-tax
I’m 65 With $850,000 in an IRA. Is It Worth It to Convert That Money to a Roth to Avoid RMDs?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from pre-tax retirement accounts can have a number of unintended consequences. These mandatory withdrawals can push you into a higher tax bracket, reduce your investment flexibility, increase your Medicare premiums and result in more of your
Our Combined Income Will Top $400k This Year. Can We Use a Backdoor Roth to Avoid Future Taxes?
A backdoor Roth conversion can save you significantly in future taxes, but at the cost of paying those taxes now. This isn’t always a good deal in the long run. If you’re considering a backdoor Roth IRA or other strategies
Tax Benefits of a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA
Retirement plans, like simplified employee pension (SEP) IRAs, go hand-in-hand with attractive tax benefits. Designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners, SEP IRAs allow employers to directly contribute to their employees’ retirement accounts and their own. In return, they
We’re Selling Our House and Netting $550k to Downsize for Retirement. How Can We Avoid Capital Gains Taxes?
Selling your home to downsize can make your retirement more financially stable, but if you have a profit on the sale you might owe capital gains taxes. Fortunately, in many cases those selling their primary residence who are single can
I Was Planning on Taking My RMDs and Converting Them to a Roth, But Was Told I Can’t. Is That True?
If you’re looking for a tax-savvy way to deal with you required minimum distributions (RMDs), converting them into a Roth IRA isn’t an option. A financial advisor can help you plan for RMDs and figure out if a Roth conversion
Ask an Advisor: Do IRA Withdrawals Before I Turn 73 Count Toward My RMDs?
Do withdrawals from my pre-tax IRA and/or 401(k) accounts made before I turn 73 count toward my RMDs? Or do RMDs start at 73 without regard to prior withdrawals? I’m 70 now and still working and collecting Social Security, but
I’m Almost 60 and Have $1 Million in My IRA. Should I Switch to Roth Contributions?
Should you switch from pre-tax IRA contributions to Roth contributions? Imagine that you’re steadily contributing to a traditional IRA. This provides you with an annual tax deduction. However, contributing to a tax-deferred account comes at the cost of having to
I’m 70 With $1 Million in an IRA. How Do I Make Sure This Money Lasts the Rest of My Life?
Compared to many retirees, you are in an enviable position with $1 million socked away in your IRA at 70. Still, living a secure, comfortable retirement that can last two decades or more takes planning. Making sure your nest egg