Common Backdoor Roth IRA Questions

Описание: In this conversation, Chad addresses common questions regarding the Backdoor Roth IRA, a strategy for high-income earners to contribute to a Roth IRA despite income limits. He discusses the process of making contributions, the importance of understanding the pro-rata rule, and the differences between a backdoor Roth and a Roth conversion. Additionally, he provides insights on the timing of contributions and how inherited IRAs fit into the equation.

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Key Insights 💡
• Backdoor Roth IRAs are popular for high-income earners.
• Contributions must be made annually to the traditional IRA before conversion.
• The pro rata rule can complicate backdoor Roth conversions.
• Understanding the difference between backdoor Roths and conversions is crucial.
• Timing contributions at the start of the year can maximize tax-free growth.
• Inherited IRAs do not affect the ability to do a backdoor Roth IRA.
• Proper tax forms are essential for tracking conversions.
• Investing contributions promptly is important for growth.
• Maintaining a zero balance in traditional IRAs is advisable before year-end.

Highlights 🕒 – (Direct questions for viewers)
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Do you have to contribute to the traditional IRA each year and then immediately transfer/convert to Roth, or once you have done the initial transfer/conversion, do you only contribute to Roth the following years?
03:05 So, since I only have a 401k through my employer, I don’t need to worry about the pro-rata rule, correct?
4:26 Super helpful video! Just watched and realized I made a mistake. I just did a first-time conversion, and I only did it for $7K and left the $2 accumulated interest in the traditional. I thought I can only convert the contribution limit but from listening to you it sounds like I should have converted all of it. How do I fix it? Can I still convert what's left in there (now ~$4) and pay taxes on it later?
06:16 Invested in the IRA and have gains….now what?
07:30 So you never pay taxes on the money? Even when taxes are filed, will you have to pay with tax bill?
08:49 I have a pre-tax 401K through my work. Can I then open a Fidelity traditional IRA and a ROTH IRA then contribute 6,500 after-tax money (or whatever the max for Roth) in the traditional IRA and move all of the 6,500 to the Roth IRA??? Would this be considered as the backdoor Roth??? And I will NOT be subject to the pro-rate rule??? I am not touching my 401K it just stays there. Then in my tax return, I will fill out the form 8606. Thank you for your time in advance.
09:55 What's the difference between a backdoor & a conversion?
11:29 Is tsp considered protected against the pro rata rule and not an obstacle for a back door Roth.
11:43 Is a rollover IRA considered to be among the account's that shouldn't have a balance. I have a balance in a rollover IRA from my previous employers 401k and i also converted $6,500 for 2023.
12:43 Is it advisable to do the backdoor roth conversion for 2023 and 2024 at the same time? I'm planning to make contributions in my wife's name to a nondeductible IRA for 2023 and 2024 now (February 2024). I can't do the backdoor Roth myself since I have a large balance in a SEP IRA. Can I make both year's contributions for her today and then convert the entire balance at once after the cash settles? Thanks!
14:27 When is the best month to start the back door Roth process?
14:59 If I have an inherited IRA does that effect my ability to do a back door Roth IRA?
15:23 But what do you mean to not have a traditional ira? If i go to fidelity, i want to open a traditional ira, put in $7,000. Then after it settles in 3 days, convert it to a roth ira. If it’s not traditional ira, what is it called?
16:35 Conclusion

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