A Roth IRA conversion allows you to transfer funds from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, but you must pay taxes on the converted amount upfront while benefiting from tax-free withdrawals later.

The bottom line: Roth conversions are a powerful financial tool for seniors and this maneuver could be boosted by Trump’s new ...

Roth conversions get major coverage from the popular press these days. Yet despite the hoopla, many of your prospective and existing clients harbor misguided beliefs about this potentially valuable ...

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There's more to think about than just tax rates With investment accounts about to end a very good year and current tax rates unlikely to change for a while, the case for paying taxes now to convert ...

Tax rates are sunsetting next year, so it may be time to get in on low rates. With tax rates sunsetting in a little more than a year and the rules changing for inheriting retirement accounts, now may ...

Converting to a backdoor Roth IRA via an IRS "loophole" is an estate planning tool that gives heirs tax-free income in ...

Now, tax hikes are less likely under President-elect Donald Trump. However, demand for Roth conversions will continue as investors seek long-term tax planning strategies, experts said. "In general, we ...

Before the election, some advisors increased Roth individual retirement account conversions for clients amid the threat of higher taxes after 2025. Now, tax hikes are less likely under President-elect ...