The 2010 lifting of income limits for Roth IRA conversions creates a sizable opportunity to reduce estate taxes. We’ve already discussed Roth IRA conversion basics, and who might want to convert. But if your estate is potentially subject to the estate tax at your death, you have an additional … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2009
Best Financial Planner Award
The Keller Citizen released their Best of the Best 2009 issue this morning, and I'm delighted to share that I was voted best financial planner in Keller by readers of the paper. Keener Financial Planning did not pay to receive the award, but we did have the opportunity to purchase advertising in … [Read more...]
Who should consider Roth conversion
Given the historic opportunity of 2010 to spread the tax payment over 2 years in 2011 and 2012, everyone with a traditional IRA should take at least one look at Roth IRA conversion for next year. It is most beneficial to you when all of these apply: You'll pay the resulting "conversion" tax … [Read more...]
Roth IRA Conversion Overview
Through 2009, converting an IRA from a traditional IRA to Roth is only available for those with household incomes under $100,000. Beginning next year, that changes. However, a lot of people aren't aware of the upcoming changes -- according to Financial Planning magazine, only 42% of advisor … [Read more...]