Directed IRA Podcast
Everything You Need to Know About the Backdoor Roth IRA in 2024
Dec 14, 2023
Explore the benefits of a Roth IRA and the strategy of a backdoor Roth IRA for high-income earners. Learn about maximizing contributions through the chunking strategy and the importance of planning and gifting Roth IRAs. Enjoy a trivia game on Steven Spielberg's movies and a Christmas movie quiz.
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- The backdoor Roth IRA allows high-income earners to contribute to a Roth IRA by making non-deductible traditional contributions and then converting those amounts to a Roth IRA, bypassing the income restrictions.
- Proactively planning and utilizing strategies such as chunking Roth conversions into smaller portions can optimize tax savings and create a tax-free income source in retirement.
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The Power of a Backdoor Roth IRA
The podcast explores the benefits and strategies of utilizing a Backdoor Roth IRA. It is highlighted as a powerful tax strategy and is considered the number one tax strategy in America. The Backdoor Roth IRA allows individuals to contribute to a Roth IRA, regardless of income level or participation in other retirement plans. The process involves making a non-deductible traditional contribution, followed by a Roth conversion. This strategy allows individuals to grow their investments tax-free and withdraw funds tax-free in retirement. It is emphasized that individuals should prioritize contributing to a Roth IRA rather than viewing it as an afterthought.
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