To take advantage of the opportunity to pay your taxes owed in two parts, you must request a direct rollover if your funds are being rolled over from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. A direct rollover is a transaction wherein your funds will be rollover directly between your current IRA and your target (or new) Roth IRA. You will never receive physical possession of the funds; if a check is issued, it will be paid directly to the trustee or manager of the Roth IRA account. (more…)
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How Much Tax Will I Owe on My Rollover IRA/Roth IRA Conversion?
Posted by admin on April 22nd, 2010
Legal changes that have taken place in 2010 are making Roth IRA conversions and rollovers more attractive to investors than ever. If you’re one of these Rollover IRA/Roth IRA investors, you’ll need to carefully consider the tax implications of rolling over to or converting to a Roth IRA before making any rash decisions that could affect your financial future. (more…)
