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Can a 10% Roth Conversion Plan Help You Minimize Taxes and Skip RMDs?

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Roth IRAs are not subject to rules on required minimum distributions (RMDs) Qualifying withdrawals from Roth accounts in retirement are also free of federal income taxes.

You’ll have to pay income taxes now on funds you convert, but spreading conversions over multiple years may help you manage and potentially reduce your overall tax liability.

You’ll have to pay income taxes on any funds you transfer to a Roth , but gradually converting your IRA over a period of years may help you reduce your overall tax burden.

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