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What is a backdoor Roth IRA and is it for me?
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A backdoor Roth IRA is a strategy that allows you to contribute to a Roth IRA even if your income exceeds the income limits for direct contributions. It involves making a non-deductible contribution to a Traditional IRA and then converting that Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Since there are no income limits for converting Traditional IRA funds to a Roth IRA, the backdoor Roth IRA offers a workaround for high-income individuals who otherwise wouldn't be able to contribute to a Roth IRA directly. The potential benefits of a backdoor Roth IRA include tax-free growth on investments, tax-free withdrawals in retirement, and no required minimum distributions (RMDs) compared to a Traditional IRA. However, it's important to consider the following before deciding if a backdoor Roth IRA is right for you: 1. Your current and future tax brackets: If you expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, a Traditional IRA may be more tax-efficient. 2. The pro-rata rule: If you have pre-tax funds in any other Traditional, SEP, or SIMPLE IRAs, the pro-rata rule could significantly impact your tax liability upon conversion. This rule calculates your tax liability based on the proportion of pre-tax and after-tax amounts across all your IRAs. 3. Conversion timing: If the value of your investments in the Traditional IRA increases between the time you contribute and the time you convert to a Roth IRA, you'll need to pay taxes on the gains. 4. Five-year rule: You'll need to wait five years to access the converted Roth IRA funds without incurring penalties or taxes on earnings. Be sure you can afford to leave your funds untouched for that period. If you think a backdoor Roth IRA might be right for you, carefully analyze your situation and the potential benefits and drawbacks before proceeding.
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What’s a Rich Text element?

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Static and dynamic content editing

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