Roth IRA: Eliminate Tax Drag

Do you have underutilized Roth IRA potential?

Business owners & independent contractors:

Move up to $76,500/year into tax-free Roth accounts using a custom 401(k) plan,

plus $8K-$16K/year via Backdoor in 2024

Withdraw anytime, penalty-free

Roth IRA contributions can be withdrawn anytime, penalty-free.

Roth IRA earnings (tax-free growth) are available after age 59½.*

*Roth IRA opening-date matters if age-55+.
Roth IRA Earnings
As long as your account has been open for 5 years:

  • Access earnings anytime if age 59½, penalty-free
This 5-year-old account rule also applies earnings on conversions made after age-59½ so the sooner you open the Roth IRA the better!

Roth IRA conversions can be withdrawn anytime, penalty-free at age 59½,

or after five years if under age 59½.

The Backdoor Roth IRA is a conversion.
Backdoor Roth IRA
It's a conversion, in 2 steps!

  1. Anyone can make annual after-tax IRA contributions using earned income
  2. Immediately convert the contribution (transfer) into your Roth IRA
⚠️ Consult with your financial professional understand your limits, incl. the IRA & SEP pro-rata rule.

Mega Backdoor Roth IRA:
Replace Step 1. with a custom 401k plan able to accept & immediately transfer out:
  • Roth 401k contributions
  • Voluntary after-tax contrib.
👆 IRA pro-rata rule does not apply to 401k accounts!

Roth IRA withdrawl rules for contributions, earnings and conversions
Roth IRA withdrawl rules for contributions, earnings and conversions alternative view



As you take distributions, IRS ordering rules are generally favorable:

①   Contributions: no tax, no penalty
②   Conversions: no 5-year wait if age 59½
③   Earnings: income tax + penalty if too early


"I have taxable savings. How can I get permanent protectection from taxes?"

The Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy can save you thousands in taxes.

Move up to $8,000/year, per spouse/child: much like compound interest, the benefits accrue with time.

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