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I earn $200K per year and will likely retire in a higher tax bracket. Is a backdoor Roth IRA a good strategy for me?

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For 2025 , single filers earning more than $150,000 annually can't directly contribute to Roth IRAs.

But there's a loophole: first , contribute to a traditional IRA, then convert those funds into a Roth IRA.

The key to success is converting only after-tax contributions.

The backdoor Roth IRA might feel a bit clandestine, but it's potentially transformative and potentially transformative for your retirement.

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