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White Coat Investor Podcast

WCI #359: Tax Deferred vs. Roth Contributions: A Deep Dive

Mar 21, 2024
01:15:09
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In this podcast, they delve into the complexities of Roth IRAs, Backdoor Roth, Mega backdoor Roth, and Roth conversions. They discuss the importance of determining pre or post tax contributions considering tax rates. The conversation progresses from a basic to advanced level, exploring tips and tricks for making financial decisions. Guest expert Chris Daven shares insights on personal finance, while highlighting the benefits of retirement accounts and maximizing after-tax income in retirement.
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Quick takeaways

  • Consider converting pre-tax money to Roth for flexibility in tax payments.
  • Roth accounts eliminate required minimum distributions, beneficial for high RMD individuals.

Deep dives

Factors Influencing Roth vs. Tax-Deferred Contributions

Contributing to Roth or tax-deferred accounts depends on various factors. Pre-tax money can be converted to Roth, providing flexibility for opportune times to pay taxes. Roth accounts have no required minimum distributions (RMDs), offering a benefit for those with anticipated high RMDs. Estate planning, early retirement plans, maximum contribution effects, and super-saver scenarios influence the choice between Roth and pre-tax contributions.

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