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7 Reasons Advisors Should NOT Do A Client’s Roth Conversion
Almost without fail, when financial advising and tax planning come up in the same conversation, a client’s Roth conversion is the first, second, and third examples advisors give. But, when […]
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State Tax Tips for Financial Advisors
When Congress changes federal tax law, it always dominates the headlines, but the IRS' portion of a taxpayer’s income is only part of the story. Every state has their own unique set of tax rules, and it is not enough for financial advisors to be versed in the rules of their home state. Eight states have no individual income tax. For the other states, there are 42 different sets of rules on what type of income is taxed, how it is taxed, at what rate it is taxed and whether where you work or where you live is more important. Then one could wade into local taxes, with nearly 5,000 jurisdictions in 17 states imposing a local income tax, which can treat nonresidents differently than residents.
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Is it too late to convert to a Roth?
There is also no earned income requirement to convert to a Roth. As long as you have a balance in an IRA, in theory, you can keep converting to a Roth as long as you like.
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