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You owe it to yourself to see if a Roth IRA is a good strategy for you. We’ve used and advocated converting retirement income into a Roth IRA for many people over the years, but it has become even more appealing due to new tax provisions for 2010.  Some of the restrictions on converting money to a Roth have been removed and you can actually undo any portion of  the conversion as late as October of next year. 

Who should look at a Roth IRA Conversion?

This is an individual discussion because of all the various concerns and factors for each situation. We’re suggesting that everyone take a look at the benefits of converting some or all of a regular IRA into a Roth, particularly if you’re a married minister or in a high or low tax bracket.  Many ministers in the 0% tax bracket don’t realize it because of their housing allowance. These people definitely meet some of the criteria to consider a Roth conversion.   However, you can’t automatically disqualify yourself if you fall into the middle ( 10-15% ) tax brackets either.  Don’t believe you’re too young or too old for this strategy to work for you, either.  For many, but not all ministers, the best time to consider this strategy is when housing espenses are highest.   

Your state tax and estate plan need to be taken into account, as well as,  the cost and possible tax ramifications for the year of the coversion and a myriad of other factors, so it’s not as simple a calculation as one would hope.   Most people shouldn’t  try  to  figure this one out on their own.  The best way to determine and weigh all of the necessary factors is to evaluate your situation carefully with a qualified tax planner and financial advisor.  We’ll go deeper into the ramifications and criteria if you’d like to call us for a personal evaluation or join us for a  free webinar for more details. Learn more details of Roth IRA Conversions  in a free webinar to discover more about Who should convert and Why. Click here for information or to Register.