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2010 Conversion of a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
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November 5, 2009
Previously published on November 03, 2009
Currently, only taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less (who are not married filing separately) may convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Beginning January 1, 2010, the $100,000 limitation will be eliminated, and all taxpayers (including married taxpayers filing a separate return) may make such a conversion. The value of the converted IRA in excess of basis (if any) will be included in the taxpayer's income, but the 10% premature distribution tax (before age 59½) will not apply to the conversion. Under current law, earnings of a Roth IRA (like a traditional IRA) are not subject to income tax.
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