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Old 01-13-2018, 11:29 PM
foo_fighter foo_fighter is offline
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Correct. Pro rata rules apply.
I never implied everyone should do the conversion or that it made sense for all only that it was possible.
Do your homework or consult with a tax professional to see if it makes sense for your situation.

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Originally Posted by Marc40a View Post
Word of caution: The backdoor Roth contribution method isn’t as simple as it seems.

If you have existing pre-tax IRA funds (even across multiple accounts) they’re figured into the conversion ratio. That can make a portion, if not all of your $5500 conversion a taxable event.

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