As all above indicate, you can't convert RMDs into a Roth. What you CAN do is to take your RMD and THEN do a Roth conversion. This will reduce the size of your pre-tax account so that in the upcoming years, it won't require so much in that RMD. Also remember that in 2026, tax brackets go up on average 2%. So Roth converting now saves that 2%. Even if you up your income from the 22% to 24% bracket today, that 22 becomes 25% in 2026, so you will save. Of course, keep an eye on total income with respect to IRMAA penalties on Medicare.
Anticipating huge RMDs myself, I've already started Roth converting to just under the IRMAA limit.
Anticipating huge RMDs myself, I've already started Roth converting to just under the IRMAA limit.
Statistics: Posted by Jack FFR1846 — Tue Jul 30, 2024 9:46 am — Replies 4 — Views 224