A Few Updates Regarding Roth IRAs

At the 2018 University of Miami’s Heckerling Institute, Natalie Choate discussed making a contribution to a traditional IRA and then converting those assets to a Roth IRA (this is an approach to consider if you are over the income limit for a Roth contribution during the year). This is a possible strategy to consider if you are under age 70 ½ and have compensation income.  As always, consult with your professional advisor prior to making any such transfer.

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, if a traditional IRA is converted to a Roth IRA, the taxpayer can no longer decide to undo this conversion by later re-characterizing a Roth IRA back to a traditional IRA.

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About Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP

Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP is the CEO and Founding Partner of O'Connell Law, an estate planning and elder law firm serving clients across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. She is one of a select group of attorneys in Massachusetts certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Tiffany focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, Alzheimer's planning, charitable planning, and retirement and wealth strategies. She has been helping families plan for their futures since opening her practice in 2010.

Credentials: JD, LLM, CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney — National Elder Law Foundation), AEP (Accredited Estate Planner)

Licensed in: Massachusetts

Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Alzheimer's Planning, Asset Protection

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Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.