The process of moving money from a Traditional IRA (or other pre-tax retirement account) to a Roth IRA, paying income taxes on the converted amount now in exchange for tax-free growth and withdrawals in the future. Conversions can be strategic in low-income years or when tax rates are expected to rise. There are no income limits on conversions.
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Roth IRA Conversion
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