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Roth conversions

Pay taxes once, then never again.

A Roth conversion moves money from ‘taxed later’ to ‘never taxed again.’ Done in the right years and amounts, it can save six figures across a retirement.

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Your tax-deferred accounts are a future bill

Every dollar in a traditional IRA comes out as ordinary income, at whatever rate the future decides to charge.

RMDs will force the issue

Required distributions can push you into higher brackets exactly when you least want the income.

The window is open now

The low-bracket years between retiring and starting RMDs are the best conversion runway, and they are finite.

Convert too much and it backfires

Oversized conversions can spike your bracket and trigger IRMAA. The amount matters as much as the timing.

How we convert

01

Find the runway

We map the low-bracket years where conversions cost the least tax.

02

Size each year

We convert just enough to fill a bracket without tipping you into IRMAA or the next tier.

03

Watch the ripples

We track the effect on Social Security taxation and Medicare at the same time, so nothing is a surprise.

Common questions

How much should I convert to Roth each year?
Enough to fill your current bracket without spilling into the next one or crossing an IRMAA line. The right number changes each year, which is why we revisit it annually.
Do I pay taxes immediately on a conversion?
The converted amount is added to that year’s taxable income. We plan conversions in years when that extra income costs you the least.
Do Roth conversions affect my Social Security?
They can, because conversion income can increase how much of your benefit is taxed. We coordinate conversions with your claiming strategy to manage it.
Can I undo a Roth conversion?
No. Recharacterizing conversions is no longer allowed, which is exactly why getting the amount right the first time matters.

Ready to build tax-free income?

A complimentary conversation with an advisor, no cost and no pressure, just a clear look at where you stand.

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